> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3051369-hardware-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3051369-hardware-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Markesman Group - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, RS-232, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, ModelSim - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e6fc3de9-4467-4f20-b1d6-9bf3f83d314b/hardware-engineer ## About the Role 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. * Have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI with full scope polygraph at the time of consideration. * Have experience with Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL. * Have experience with industry-standard EDA tools and processes (synthesis, P&R, simulation, etc.)? * Have the ability to learn new skills quickly Preferred Requirements ? ? ?Have experience with debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD, etc.) ? ? ?Have experience with signal protocol analysis (RS232, CAN, PCIe, Gigabit serial, etc.) ? ? ?Are proficient with ASIC, FPGA, or SOC design tools (Quartus, Vivado, ISE, etc.) ? ? ?Are proficient with EDA tools (Synopsis, Altium, Modelsim) ? ? ?Have experience with formal verification tools and methodologies (OneSpin 360, Questa, etc.) ? ? ?Have experience with modifying hardware to perform non-intended tasks ? ? ?Have experience bypassing encryption schemes (power glitching, side-channel attacks, etc.) ## Description * Candidates for this position will be responsible for performing hardware analysis and reverse engineering of DoD assets. * Candidates will be expected to produce clear documentation explaining the components, capabilities, and features of asset systems. * The use of HII proprietary tools, FPGA vendor tools, and third-party EDA tools will be necessary to perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of targeted systems. * Effective collaboration with teammates to produce cohesive results and create improved processes is required. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)