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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Senior / 15+ Years

Department : Hardware Engineering / Imaging Systems

Job Summary

One of my clients is seeking a highly experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced PCB systems for day and thermal imaging platforms. This role is critical in delivering high-performance, ruggedized hardware for defense and surveillance applications, with a strong emphasis on signal integrity, environmental resilience, and system integration.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and SPICE simulation using Altium Designer or similar tools.
• Design and develop PCBs for day and thermal camera systems, including sensor interfaces, power regulation, and digital processing modules.
• Create complex multilayer PCBs with high-speed video data transmission, using techniques such as blind / buried vias, via-in-pad, and BGA configurations.
• Ensure signal integrity and minimize crosstalk through effective analog / digital domain separation.
• Develop ruggedized PCBs for harsh environmental conditions typical in defense and surveillance.
• Design power distribution systems with a focus on low noise, thermal management, and EMC.
• Integrate interface standards such as MIPI CSI, LVDS, HDMI, and USB into camera modules.
• Implement EMI / ESD protection, grounding schemes, and shielding for high-sensitivity imaging systems.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation including BOMs, Gerber files, assembly drawings, and test plans.
• Collaborate with firmware and optics teams to ensure alignment with calibration, synchronization, and system integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and support peer reviews and validation processes.
• Utilize lab tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, thermal cameras) for debugging and validation.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Work with microcontroller, FPGA, and ISP architectures for camera control and data handling.
• Support integration of thermal sensors (e.g., ULIS, FLIR) and visible image sensors into embedded systems.
• Apply thermal management techniques and temperature compensation for IR camera hardware.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, calibration board support, and sensor alignment.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and testing teams during lab and field trials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in hardware design, with a strong focus on imaging systems and PCB development.
• Proven track record of successful PCB designs in defense or ruggedized environments.
• Deep knowledge of Altium Designer and hardware troubleshooting.

Key Skills

• Digital Electronics : Strong foundation in digital circuit design and signal processing.
• High-Speed Data Handling : Experience with high-bandwidth video and data interfaces.
• Thermal & Day Camera Design : Specialized knowledge in imaging hardware for surveillance and defense.
• Altium Designer : Expert-level proficiency in schematic capture, layout, and simulation.
• Defense Industry : Familiarity with ruggedization, MIL-STD compliance, and environmental constraints.