Hardware Engineer II

Quality Support, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Support, Inc. is hiring a Hardware Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining AI infrastructure and hardware systems. The role involves designing PCBs, conducting testing and validation, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust hardware solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or computer engineering, strong proficiency in design software, and the ability to work in dynamic environments. A secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a STEM field.
• Five or more years of professional experience in hardware, circuit design, or embedded systems.
• Five or more years of experience as a Hardware/AI Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Create schematics, design PCBs, and develop hardware components from concept to mass production.
• Execute system-level tests and use debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Partner with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate hardware systems.

Skills

Proficiency with design and analysis software (e.g., Siemens Xpedition, Altium)

Experience with communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI)

Basic programming capabilities in Python or C/C++

Teamwork

Analyzing information

Hardware/AI design

System/AI requirements

Hardware in an AI architecture setting

The desire to be challenged and think out of the box

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a STEM field

Five or more years of professional experience in hardware, circuit design, or embedded systems

Five or more years of experience as a Hardware/AI Engineer

Two or more years of experience with AI

Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering as a future education goal

Job description

Quality Support, Inc., openings for Hardware Engineers with 5+ years of related experience with a background of submarine electronic subsystem requirements, development, testing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting AI infrastructure under the guidance of senior staff. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design and production, focusing on prototyping, PCB design, testing and system integration of our rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. Working alongside senior engineers, you will ensure the highest levels of system availability, performance, and security as we bring innovative products from concept to prototype to mass production. Preferred Virginia Class Submarine Program and/or Columbia Class Submarine Program background/experience but not required. Secret and Top-Secret clearances required. Must be a US Citizen.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

Location

Level/Salary Range

TBD

HR Contact

Subrina Miles

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Security Clearance Required

Position Type

Full-time

Duties/Requirements/Qualifications

Hardware Engineer II Job Responsibilities

Transform AI technology into opportunity as a Hardware Engineer at QSI. Help drive the next-must have dynamic mission‑critical government projects while maturing your engineering skills and career.

• Design & Prototyping: Create schematics, design PCBs, and develop hardware components (like processors and FPGAs) from concept to mass production.
• Testing & Validation: Bring up new hardware, execute system‑level tests, and use debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate hardware systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform failure analysis on fielded hardware and resolve legacy or manufacturing defects.
• Documentation: Generate and maintain detailed technical specifications, design reviews, and test plans.

Hardware Engineer Qualifications/Skills

• Proficiency with design and analysis software (e.g., Siemens Xpedition, Altium).
• Experience with communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI).
• Basic programming capabilities in Python or C/C++ for test automation and debugging.
• Teamwork
• Analyzing information
• Hardware/AI design
• System/AI requirements
• Hardware in an AI architecture setting
• The desire to be challenged and think out of the box

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a STEM field
• Five plus years of professional experience in hardware, circuit design, or embedded systems.
• Five plus years of experience as a Hardware/AI Engineer
• Two plus years of experience with AI, would be helpful
• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering as a future education goal

To apply, send your resume to [e-mail]. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Quality Support, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer.