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# Senior Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Cornerstone Defense
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hard Disk Drives, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Networking Hardware, Network Planning and Design, Software Requirements Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Test Scripts, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086386/senior-hardware-design-engineer

## About the Role

Fourteen (14) years experience with Hardware Design and FPGA development in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

## Description

Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *, Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design, and other technical hardware issues. Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment. Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial. Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) locations. Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements. Conduct site surveys. Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages. Organize and direct hardware installations. Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices, and various peripheral equipment. Prepare site installation and test reports. Provide specific input to the hardware components of system design, including end-user devices, servers, networking devices, data storage devices, and specialized processors., * Prepares functional requirements and specifications for hardware acquisitions

 * Assists with tracking of assets both pre- and post-deployment
 * Assists with preparing installation guides, field test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
 * Recommends specifications for hardware acquisitions
 * Prepares engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages
 * Develops hardware installation schedules based on set-up, integration, and test timelines
 * Prepares site installation and test reports
 * Configures computers, communications devices, and peripheral equipment
 * Trains site personnel in proper use of hardware
 * Organizes and directs hardware installations across multiple sites
 * Analyzes and recommends hardware specifications for project-unique or modified commercial hardware
 * Supports specialized hardware design activities, including FPGA/VHDL development


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