Analog/Digital Hardware Engineer

SST Direct; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an Analog/Digital Hardware Engineer in Tampa, FL to design and develop advanced hardware for aerospace and defense applications. The role covers the full lifecycle from research and architecture to testing and sustainment.

Ideal candidates hold a BSEE with 5–10 years of mixed-signal design experience, including ADC/DAC, RS-232/422/485, LVDS, SERDES, and multi-layer PCB layout. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required.
• 5–10 years of progressive analog and digital hardware development experience.
• Strong component-level circuit design, analysis, prototyping, and verification experience.
• Experience with ADC/DAC implementation and digital signaling standards (RS-232/422/485, TTL, LVTTL, CMOS, LVDS, SERDES).
• Multi-layer mixed-signal PCB schematic and layout proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, prototype, and verify complex analog and digital electronic hardware.
• Support full product lifecycle from research to sustainment.
• Develop hardware for mission-critical applications including radar and communications.
• Design multi-layer mixed-signal PCBs and support hardware integration and verification.
• Select and integrate components like ADCs/DACs, microcontrollers, PLDs, and power components.

Skills

Analog & Digital HW

Circuit analysis

PCB layout

Verilog or VHDL

Education

BSEE

Tools

PSPICE

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct opportunity with a client in Tampa, FL.

Our client is seeking an Analog/Digital Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of advanced analog and digital electronic hardware for aerospace and defense applications. Pay: $140K - $150K

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, prototype, and verify complex analog and digital electronic hardware.
• Support the full product lifecycle, including research, architecture, component selection, PCB design, testing, manufacturing support, and sustainment.
• Develop hardware for mission-critical applications including radar, electronic warfare, communications, SIGINT, and SATCOM.
• Design multi-layer mixed-signal PCBs and support hardware integration and verification.
• Select and integrate components including ADCs/DACs, microcontrollers, PLDs, interface devices, and power conversion components.
• Work collaboratively with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other engineering teams.
• Support customer requirements, technical proposals, and product development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5–10 years of progressive analog and digital hardware development experience.
• Strong component-level circuit design, analysis, prototyping, and verification experience.
• Experience with ADC/DAC implementation and digital signaling such as RS-232/422/485, TTL, LVTTL, CMOS, LVCMOS, LVDS, and SERDES.
• Experience with multi-layer mixed-signal PCB schematic and layout.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE.
• Experience with VHDL or another hardware description language.
• Knowledge of EMI filtering, transient voltage protection, DC-DC power conversion, and linear voltage regulation.
• Experience selecting interface components, line receivers/drivers, microcontrollers, and PLDs.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required due to government security clearance requirements.
• Up to 10% travel, primarily within the continental U.S.