Senior Digital Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-reliability digital electronics for embedded systems. This role involves hardware architecture, prototyping, and mentoring in a dynamic R&D environment. Candidates should have strong experience in digital electronics, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

10% Matching 401K

Top Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital electronics or embedded hardware engineering.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong understanding of microprocessor/FPGA-based system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded digital hardware systems (FPGA/SoC, microprocessors).
• Define hardware architecture and translate system requirements into board-level designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Skills

Digital electronics

Embedded hardware engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Embedded system integration

Debugging

Simulation

Microprocessor design

FPGA design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HyperLynx

ANSYS

Mentor Graphics PCB tools

Job description

Sr Digital Design Engineer

Location: Cambridge, MA – Hybrid

Salary Range: $150K to $225K

Benefits: 10% Matching 401K, Top Benefits Package

Additional Support: Relocation Assistance

Note: ***US Only – Must be able to obtain a Clearance***

We are seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and verification of high-reliability digital electronics used in embedded systems, FPGAs, and processor-based boards for advanced, mission-critical applications. The role involves contributing to hardware architecture, prototyping, and mentoring in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary R&D environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in digital electronics or embedded hardware engineering
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout
• Hands-on experience with embedded system integration and debugging
• Simulation experience (e.g., HyperLynx, ANSYS)
• Strong understanding of microprocessor/FPGA-based system design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded digital hardware systems (FPGA/SoC, microprocessors, low-power components)
• Define hardware architecture and translate system requirements into board-level designs
• Build, test, and debug prototypes; prepare designs for manufacturing
• Lead project tasks and contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems teams
• Document specifications and design decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development

Nice to Have

• Experience with Mentor Graphics PCB tools
• Familiarity with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SoC design flows
• Exposure to advanced packaging techniques or harsh environment applications