Electrical Design / Hardware Engineer

TECHEAD; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Hardware Engineer to lead end‑to‑end hardware development for next‑gen network security systems in Gaithersburg, MD. You will design PCBs, analyze signal integrity, and validate hardware with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical engineering partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on hardware development experience.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor).
• Experience with high‑speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SERDES).
• Strong signal integrity and board‑level validation knowledge.
• On‑site work in a secure development environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs (PCBAs) for high‑performance systems.
• Perform high‑speed digital design and signal integrity analysis.
• Oversee schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware validation testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Develop and execute hardware bring‑up, debugging, and verification plans.
• Document design specs, test procedures, and engineering reports.

Skills

PCB design

Digital signal analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Oscilloscope

Job description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us atTECHEAD.com or onGlassdoor.

Electrical Design / Hardware Engineer

Direct Hire

Hybrid (3-Remote/2 in Office)

Gaithersburg, MD

We are seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation network security systems. This role involves end-to-end hardware design including architecture, schematic development, PCB layout, and validation of complex, high-speed digital systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for high-performance systems.
• Perform high-speed digital design, signal integrity analysis, and power distribution network design.
• Oversee and review schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware validation testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and execute hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification test plans.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in hardware development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics).
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SERDES).
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and board-level validation.
• Ability to work on-site in a secure development environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with FPGA-based system design (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, etc.).
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for classified project environments

TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.