Hardware Design Engineer

Bts, Llc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

PTO

401K matching

Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design and test circuits and hardware for a range of signal processing applications. The role involves firmware development for DSPs, ASICs, and FPGAs, plus reverse engineering to modify vendor hardware for government needs.

Primary location is Annapolis Junction, MD, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement. All levels require strong hardware design experience and a relevant Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Level 1 requires 3 years in HDE design or reverse engineering with a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 2 requires 7 years in HDE design or reverse engineering with a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 3 requires 12 years in HDE design or reverse engineering with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Designs and tests new integrated circuits and hardware components.
• Designs, documents, and develops firmware for DSPs, ASICs, or FPGAs.
• Assists with de-processing electronic components and retrieving firmware per reverse engineering procedures.
• Develops and maintains documentation for P&R design flows and integrates new tools and libraries.
• Communicates with engineering teams to coordinate design and ensure project completion.

Skills

Circuit design and testing

Reverse engineering

Firmware development

FPGA/ASIC concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

The position is for a future opportunity scheduled for Award Spring 2027

Hardware Design Engineer (Levels I-III)

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design and test circuits and hardware in support of customer operations.

Job Description:

Designs and tests new integrated circuits and hardware components for a wide variety of signal processing applications and research. Designs, documents, and develops code (to include firmware) for digital signal processors or other programmable hardware devices such as Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware. Analyzes the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components for the purpose of reverse engineering the hardware and firmware. Conducts the necessary hardware engineering and related functions to modify and adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet special Government needs and contingencies.

Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Poly from Maryland customer

Degree Requirement:

• Level 1- Three (3) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 2-Seven (7) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 3- Twelve (12) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

All Levels:

• Assist with designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products
• Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion
• Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured, and reliable
• Develop and maintain documentation for the P&R design flows
• Assist with de-processing electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
• Design new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products
• Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers’ P&R design challenges
• Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
• Integrate new P&R tools, P&R tool updates, and ASIC or FPGA design libraries into Government’s computer aided design environment, documents the use of those tools and libraries, and Assist other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design tasks

Addition Requirements for Level 2:

• Lead the designs of new products and processes and improve and maintain existing products
• Provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers
• Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures and develops improved procedures

Additional Requirements for Level 3

• Direct and check the work of other hardware design engineers
• Develop novel procedures for reverse engineering of new component types
• Oversee the de-processing of electronic components and re trieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures

Pay Range: $180,000-$265,000

The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

Company Overview:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers’ lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people’s lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.