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# Digital Engineer V

- **Company:** Frontgrade Technologies
- **Location:** Exeter, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), PCI Express, Release Management, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Software Systems, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42187791a9e2cfc1

## About the Role

* Electrical (Bachelor's degree) or Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
 * Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (14) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (7) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (5) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
 * Experience designing and testing digital electronic systems, * Design experience with ARM or Intel based microprocessors.
 * Design with AMD And/Or Lattice FPGA's
 * Proficiency in schematic capture with Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer
 * Expertise with the design, constraint and integration of high-speed interfaces. (e.g., PCIe Gen 3/4, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, DDR4).
 * In-depth Knowledge of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis.
 * High current/low voltage switching power supply experience
 * Experience collaborating with embedded software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless product verification and successful integration of hardware with FPGA and software functionality.
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
 * Experience with Hyperlynx SI/PI
 * Experience in Rad hard or high reliability design

## Description

The Digital Hardware Engineer V serves as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, integration, and verification of advanced high-reliability digital hardware for aerospace and defense applications. This role provides technical leadership across multiple programs, establishes engineering best practices, mentors engineering teams, and serves as a recognized subject matter expert for complex digital hardware systems.

 * Lead digital hardware development from concept, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering.
 * Act as the technical design authority for complex product development projects.
 * Identify and resolve complex hardware issues during development and post-production.
 * Work with software teams, firmware teams, manufacturing teams, and other engineers to integrate hardware and software solutions.
 * Create detailed documentation for designs, testing procedures, and other relevant information.
 * Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.
 * Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels.
 * Lead Design Reviews


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