Hardware Design Engineer, Level 3 (2026-0068)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Maryland; On-site; USD 212,630 - 258,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a Hardware Design Engineer, Level 3, in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring a current TS/SCI w/ Poly. The role focuses on designing and testing ICs and hardware, plus firmware for DSPs, ASICs, and FPGAs, within a high-security environment.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in hardware design, FPGA/ASIC proficiency, and a relevant engineering degree or equal experience. This full-time position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities in the Engineering

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional hardware design experience.
• Proficiency with FPGA/ASIC technology.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new integrated circuits and hardware components for a wide variety of applications and research.
• Design, document, and develop firmware and other code for digital signal processors or programmable hardware devices such as ASICs and FPGAs.
• Analyze the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components.
• Investigate COTS software protocols.

Skills

IC design

FPGA/ASIC

Firmware development

Security clearance TS/SCI w Poly

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Five years of additional hardware design experience substitute

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services is a cyber operations, intelligence solutions, engineering, and business enablement company serving U.S. Federal agencies.

Position Overview

We are actively recruiting for a Hardware Design Engineer, Level 3 with a current TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Engineering Services and Solutions Division based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new integrated circuits and hardware components for a wide variety of applications and research.
• Design, document, and develop firmware and other code for digital signal processors or programmable hardware devices such as ASICs and FPGAs.
• Analyze the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components.
• Investigate COTS software protocols.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience as a hardware design engineer in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design.
• Proficiency with FPGA/ASIC technology.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution, or five years of additional hardware design engineering experience may substitute.

Pay Range

$212,630.17 – $258,750.25

Benefits

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

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