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# Lead Hardware Engineer - Onsite position in Ashburn

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,900.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Security Module, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/lead-hardware-engineer-onsite-position-ashburn-31996968

## About the Role

nThis role involves leading the design and development of complex electrical boards, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors, as well as custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and deliver complex hardware solutions through design, testing, qualification, and production phases.\n, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree .
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 * Minimum 8 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development.
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 * Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
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 * Strong experience designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, including complex multi-layer designs, multi-lamination processes, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.
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 * Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.
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 * Ability to lead technical efforts, prioritize competing tasks, drive execution, and deliver results in high-pressure, schedule-driven environments.
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 * Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding complex hardware designs from concept through production.
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 * Strong understanding of hardware architecture, design trade-offs, verification, qualification, and production support.
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 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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 * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).