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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Design Engineer - **Company:** AV, Inc. - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Electronic Design Automation, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, LTspice, MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Simulation Software, Pcb Layout - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9034894/hardware-design-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience * Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance. * Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience * Experience with circuit design and application * Experience using analytical and simulation software tools, such as LTspice, LabView, MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends * Demonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and design systems system design * Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics * Experience with requirements-driven hardware design and circuitry design * Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies * Experience with analog and digital circuit design * Experience with HDI printed circuit board design and layout using ECAD tools (Strong preference for familiarity with Altium Designer) * Ability to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and various milestones * Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for compliance * Experience researching, developing, designing and testing circuits, components and equipment systems * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential. * Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. * Experience supporting a DoD from concept through deployment. * Experience developing and releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures * Ability to work in an office (Constant) * Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. ## Description The primary role of the Hardware Design Engineer is hands-on engineering, focused on embedded electronics, subsystem integration, and associated testing. 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