Sr Hardware Design Engineer

ACE Partners
Orlando, FL, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Board Bringup Adobe InDesign Altium Designer Analog Electronics Configuration Management Computer Engineering Software Debugging Device Drivers Logic Synthesis of Circuits Electronic Design Automation Embedded Software Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
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Hardware Design Hardware Platform Interface OrCAD Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Capture Signal Integrity Subsystems Systems Integration Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) PIC Microcontroller Pcb Layout

Job description

  • Lead the design and development of electronic hardware for ruggedized graphics solutions, embedded systems, and supporting subsystems
  • Own schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar), with a focus on high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal design
  • Perform circuit-level analysis, signal integrity simulations, and power integrity validation
  • Evaluate and select components balancing design, performance, cost, and supply chain requirements
  • Contribute to hardware platform decisions involving microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance GPUs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Interface closely with mechanical, FPGA, software, and manufacturing teams to define technical requirements and ensure holistic system integration
  • Lead or contribute to design reviews, DFx (manufacturability, testability, reliability) discussions, and cross-discipline trade studies
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and review peer designs

Validation & Support

  • Drive bring-up and validation of hardware prototypes - lab testing, functional verification, and support of environmental/compliance testing (MIL-STD-810, DO-160)
  • Support low-level hardware/software integration, including familiarity with kernel-level drivers or embedded firmware
  • Provide hands-on support during transition to production, troubleshooting hardware issues across development and manufacturing stages

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Stay current with evolving technologies and rugged computing standards; drive continuous improvement in design practices and tools
  • Contribute to IP development, design documentation, and configuration management practices in compliance with internal and industry standards (e.g., AS9100)

Requirements

Do you have experience in Simulation tools?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

  • 5+ years of hardware design experience, ideally in ruggedized or mission-critical systems (aerospace, defense, industrial computing)
  • Expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and analog circuit fundamentals
  • Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation for board bring-up and debug (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, VNAs)
  • Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, HyperLynx, or similar)
  • Knowledge of embedded system integration involving FPGAs, microcontrollers, and kernel-level hardware drivers
  • Genuine concept-to-sustainment experience - having owned hardware through its full lifecycle, not just a single phase

Nice to Have

  • Background designing for harsh environmental standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IP ratings)
  • Experience with thermal, EMI/EMC, and power considerations in rugged systems
  • Exposure to quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
  • Familiarity with GPU-based systems or the NVIDIA ecosystem (MODS, Jetson, etc.) - highly desirable, * Do you have hands-on experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity analysis?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • hardware design: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Rugged/mission-critical systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

  • Ownership of high-impact projects in rugged embedded graphics and computing
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements
  • A fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with real opportunities to innovate and lead
  • Collaborative culture with access to technical leadership and professional development support

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Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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