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# Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Hrl Laboratories Llc
- **Location:** Malibu, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $154,500.0 - $197,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Hardware Design, Microsoft Office, PCI Express, Microsoft PowerPoint, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b8440eae8c9ed47b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vendor communication?, * BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related scientific discipline

 * Experience taking complex designs through the full hardware development cycle, including specification, schematic capture, layout, bring up, characterization, and testing
 * Proficient in system bring up and debugging of complex embedded systems
 * Skilled in high speed digital design (e.g., PCIe, SERDES, HDMI)
 * Proficient with CAD tools-preferably Allegro-for design, layout, and simulation

 * Proficiency in the use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues, and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 * Ability to work well in a team and independently., * Possess a solid working knowledge of fundamental high speed electrical engineering and circuit design principles
 * Familiarity with power integrity concepts such as decoupling strategies, transient response, and PDN design
 * Understanding of signal integrity topics including crosstalk, insertion and return loss, termination techniques, BGA breakout strategies, and fabrication material selection
 * Knowledge of test procedures and equipment, particularly RF measurement tools such as VNAs and TDRs
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and capable of producing technical documentation

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity

Special Requirements:

 * U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

## Description

* Design and implement engineering solutions for electrical and electronic components, analog and digital subsystems, and associated algorithms, ensuring alignment with established engineering principles and development guidelines
 * Create board level design requirements, schematics, and test plans for existing designs, including tolerance verification, form/fit/function assessment, signal and power integrity analysis, thermal characterization, and system level power measurements for printed circuit assemblies
 * Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors throughout hardware design and development cycles
 * Analyze product requirements from both system and hardware perspectives to propose high performance, cost effective solutions


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