> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/663571-principal-hardware-engineer-ii](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/663571-principal-hardware-engineer-ii). 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). --- # Principal Hardware Engineer II - **Company:** Cesiumastro Inc - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Network Analysis, Hardware Design, Signal Integrity, Pcb Layout, Ansys - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/45924e7c-1779-4029-ac21-fd8538ee0940 ## About the Role The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required., * Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. * Minimum of 11 years of industry or university research experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test. * Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics and small systems for space or defense applications, including part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints. * Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics and small hardware systems, including architecture design, trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design. * Multiple experiences delivering hardware products through production and deployment. * Expertise in PCB layout and manufacturing, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design, IPC standards, and industry best practices. * Expertise derisking designs with board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx. * Strong understanding of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that contributes to judicious design of hardware system architectures. * Expert-level proficiency in electronics design tools such as Altium. * Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware, based on in-depth understanding of specialized lab equipment. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE * Experience leading teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, and interconnects. * Design for space radiation environments. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. ## Description * Own end-to-end design of complex electronics modules and systems, from concept and architecture through schematic, layout, test, and production. Products may include high-speed digital, power electronics, and/or RF. * Lead teams of hardware engineers to develop new products with multiple electronics modules. * Provide subject matter expertise in support of hardware development across the company. * Develop hardware architecture and write hardware requirements for systems of high complexity. * Perform detailed and complete schematic design for complex boards, ranging from key components to supporting passives. * Perform detailed PCB layout in Altium Designer for complex boards, often working with a PCB Drafter. * Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis. Guide analysis methodology. * Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new hardware and complex systems. * Perform bring-up and key verification testing of modules and complex integrated systems, often working with a team to complete validation. * Release modules and assemblies to production, working with the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams. * Mentor junior and senior engineers to build technical understanding and professional development. * Use strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, to streamline development of complex hardware systems. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) - [C# 13 Unleashed: Live Demos of my Top 10 Cutting-Edge Features!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1225-c-13-unleashed-live-demos-of-my-top-10-cutting-edge-features) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)