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# Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Staffed4U LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $193,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Reverse Engineering, Schematic Capture, Systems Integration, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9dd8b42376387e89

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Schematic development for electrical drafting?, We are seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) to support a mission-critical customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced hardware development efforts focused on integrated circuits, microelectronics, and printed circuit board (PCB) design., Level 2

 * Seven (7) years of experience as a Hardware Design Engineer involving integrated circuit design, microelectronic component design, or reverse engineering of integrated circuits and microelectronic components.

Level 3

 * Twelve (12) or more years of relevant Hardware Design Engineering experience involving integrated circuit design, microelectronic component design, or reverse engineering., * Experience with PCB layout design.
 * Experience with schematic capture tools and processes.
 * Experience supporting high-density interconnect (HDI) design and fabrication.
 * Understanding of hardware development lifecycles and production processes.
 * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Substitution: Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Security Clearance

 * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
 * Must currently be in access with MPO.
 * Candidates with CCAs may be considered pending customer approval.

## Description

* Design, develop, analyze, and support complex hardware systems and microelectronic components.
 * Perform PCB layout activities for production and prototype hardware designs.
 * Develop and maintain schematic capture documentation and associated design artifacts.
 * Support high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB design and fabrication efforts.
 * Conduct hardware analysis, troubleshooting, and design verification activities.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system integration and deployment.
 * Support reverse engineering efforts involving integrated circuits and microelectronic components.
 * Assist with production readiness activities and hardware transition efforts.
 * Ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and manufacturing constraints.


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