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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Design Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, MATLAB, OrCAD, PCI Express, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Schematic Capture, Signal Processing, System on a Chip, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Digital Access Carrier System, ModelSim, Pcb Layout - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9048870/hardware-design-engineer ## About the Role * Experience with at least one FPGA integrated design and simulation environment tool and such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Siemens ModelSim * Experience with at least one schematic entry and PCB Layout tool set such as Altium, KiCad, or Cadence Allegro/OrCad. * Experience with hardware integration, test and debug tools (high-speed logic analyzers, scopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.) * Proficiency in general computer skills such as Microsoft office Excel, PowerPoint and Word * BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related degree * Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience * Excellent oral and written communication skills * MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related * Experience writing test software in C/C++ or other language to validate design * Knowledge in the areas of performance characteristics of analog data converters, ADCs/DACs * ARM or RISC-V embedded processor based SoC design experience * Familiarity with electrical and mechanical standards such as FMC and VPX * Experience in signal processing theory and communications systems and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems * Experience with MATLAB signal processing environment * Existing Secret (or above) Clearance ## Description The of Leidos is seeking a to support based on given project requirements. Candidate will have a strong background in high-speed digital design in support of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary design team. This role will also support integration, test, and verification in the final products. This position is expected to be part-time or full-time and could support telecommuting options depending on the candidate. * Proficient in schematic design and BOM generation for higher-speed digital and mix-signal circuit card designs. * Analyze, design, simulate, and implement algorithms in hardware descriptor languages, HDL (VHDL, Verilog), based on customer requirements and/or model(s). * Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team (electrical engineers, systems engineers and scientists) to design and integrate challenging FPGA designs and RF sensor systems. * Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team to design and integrate DSP applications for latest System on a Chip (SoC) implementations such as AMD/Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+, Intel Agilex, and AMD/Xilinx RFSoC. * Analyze, design, and implement HDL test benches in hardware description languages, HDL (VHDL, Verilog), for code validation and validation against models. * Perform design constraints generation and verification as well as evaluate synthesis and timing performance reports. * Analyze, design, simulate, and implement designs which interface to common signaling standards, typical IP such as SERDES, PLLS, etc. and/or protocols such PCIe, JESD204B/C, LVDS, etc. * Analyze schematic diagrams for either custom or commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) electronic hardware involving high-speed digital and/or analog circuitry in associated FPGA-centric systems. * Develop and maintain requirements documents, functional specification documents, interface control documents, etc. * Develop project test plans and test procedures, provide test planning support, and assist in the execution of both lab testing and occasional field testing. * Conduct experimental tests on state-of-the-art FPGA and SoC evaluation boards, evaluate results, and then develop specifications for selecting next-generation components. * Work on problems of diverse scope, determining methods and procedures to be used on new assignments, and providing feedback and recommendations to other technical personnel. * Some travel and work at remote sites for limited time periods may be occasionally required. 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