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Hardware / Network Engineer
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Hardware / Network Engineer
#717703
Remote / WFH
Ace Partners
Job Description
Job description:
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
$120,000-$150,000
Full-time, direct-hire
About the Opportunity
Our client designs and manufactures ruggedized video cards and embedded computing systems built to operate in extreme environments — supporting aerospace, defense, and industrial computing applications.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a hardware engineer who wants true end-to-end ownership - from architecture and schematic capture through validation, qualification, and production support.
What You'll Do
Hardware Architecture & Development
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)
What You Bring
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
What's On Offer
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
You should be proficient in:
high-speed digital design
Rugged/mission-critical systems
signal integrity analysis
hardware design
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Senior Hardware Design Engineer
$120,000-$150,000
Full-time, direct-hire
About the Opportunity
Our client designs and manufactures ruggedized video cards and embedded computing systems built to operate in extreme environments — supporting aerospace, defense, and industrial computing applications.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a hardware engineer who wants true end-to-end ownership - from architecture and schematic capture through validation, qualification, and production support.
What You'll Do
Hardware Architecture & Development
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)
What You Bring
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
What's On Offer
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
You should be proficient in:
high-speed digital design
Rugged/mission-critical systems
signal integrity analysis
hardware design
Report job
