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# Hardware / Software Design Engineer III

- **Company:** Aperio Global, Llc
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Signal Processing, Vivado
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-hardware-software-design-engineer-iii-with-ts-sci-poly-aperio-global-8706441

## About the Role

Technical Proficiency: Strong experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, Interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software; Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 8-years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Nice to Have:
Additional experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred

Salary Range: Dependent on Level and Experience: 130k-230k

The salary range for this role represents Aperio's good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual's qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.



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