> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3467168-hardware-software-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3467168-hardware-software-design-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/Software Design Engineer - **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Telephony Integration, Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Signal Processing, Vivado, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/90b4068f-deaf-4039-bf2c-44f0b516fa40/hardwaresoftware-design-engineer-senior-fully-cleared-with-polygraph-required ## About the Role Job Description FPGA, DSP, C++, Vivado, Eqpiq Solution PDK Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. Required: * Must be a US Citizen. * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years) * Must have eight (08) years' experience as a HW/SDE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required. * Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration. * 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++ * Experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI's equal employment opportunity policy to cti-hr@cti-md.com. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [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)