Hardware Design Engineer 3

InterImage, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

20 days PTO

Healthcare, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

A technology company in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to support advanced technology initiatives across the full hardware development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in ASIC, FPGA, and SoC design, along with strong HDL coding skills. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and a current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The position offers a collaborative work environment and benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing ASICs, FPGAs, and/or SoCs.
• Strong proficiency in HDL coding (Verilog and/or VHDL).
• Twelve years of experience in hardware design engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ASIC, FPGA, and SoC-based microelectronic systems.
• Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of hardware designs.
• Develop and maintain HDL code using Verilog and/or VHDL.

Skills

HDL coding

Designing ASICs

Digital logic design

Analog circuit fundamentals

Semiconductor fabrication

EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Synopsys

Job description

Active US Security Clearance With Polygraph Required

We are seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to support advanced technology initiatives focused on system-level design. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands‑on environment, working across the full hardware development lifecycle—from concept through fabrication and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ASIC, FPGA, and SoC-based microelectronic systems
• Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of hardware designs
• Develop and maintain HDL code using Verilog and/or VHDL
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and hardware requirements
• Conduct design analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Support physical design processes including synthesis, place‑and‑route, and timing closure
• Interface with fabrication teams and support semiconductor manufacturing efforts
• Utilize industry‑standard EDA tools for schematic capture, simulation, and verification

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing ASICs, FPGAs, and/or SoCs
• Strong proficiency in HDL coding (Verilog and/or VHDL)
• Deep understanding of digital logic design and analog circuit fundamentals
• Solid knowledge of computer architecture and semiconductor physics
• Experience with physical ASIC design, including place‑and‑route tools
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes
• Hands‑on experience with commercial EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced node semiconductor design
• Familiarity with mixed‑signal design and verification
• Experience working in DoD, IC, or other mission‑critical environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge hardware technologies
• Exposure to full lifecycle microelectronics development
• Collaborative, engineering‑driven environment
• Strong potential for long‑term growth and technical ownership

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Twelve (12) years’ experience as a Hardware Design Engineer in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.
• Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.