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# Electronic Hardware Engineer - ELSYS- (Open Rank)

- **Company:** Apex Systems LLC
- **Location:** Smyrna, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Network Analysis, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_266A46CF4DBBD55FEF6B51D0531E8F20

## About the Role

This role suits individuals who possess hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and integrating complex mixed-signal hardware.
Candidates must be prepared to contribute effectively to critical projects with minimal ramp-up time.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop technical requirements for radio frequency, analog, or digital hardware systemsPerform complex circuit design, simulation, schematic capture, and board layout for submodules of platform designsGenerate complete documentation of hardware designs, technical reports, and theory of operationConduct and supervise laboratory testing, validation, and debugging activitiesIntegrate modules with larger embedded hardware components and systemsProvide significant technical contributions to presentations, proposals, and white papersLead small engineering teams on hardware design and development effortsRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field of study.Experience: Five or more years of related experience with a
Bachelor's degree, three or more years of related experience with a Master's degree, or a completed Ph.D. with relevant academic research.Technical Skills: Proven experience with printed circuit board layout, analog and digital circuit design, and board-level development.
Strong knowledge of best practices for embedded systems design, circuit analysis, circuit synthesis, and basic troubleshooting procedures is required.Preferred QualificationsExperience using Altium Designer for printed circuit board designExperience with complex mixed-domain board design incorporating analog, digital, and high-frequency elementsFamiliarity with Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog ConvertersHands-on experience with high-speed digital design, DDR4 memory, multi-gigabit interfaces, and high radio frequenciesExperience utilizing laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzersPrevious experience working with defense contractors or aerospace organizationsCompany Overview & CultureThe employing organization is a renowned, nonprofit applied research institution dedicated to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.