Hardware Systems Engineer

Accelera Staffing; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing seeks a Hardware Systems Engineer for its Product Engineering Team in Hollywood, MD. The role focuses on hardware-based product solutions for electronic communications and telemetry systems, requiring 7+ years of hardware experience and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities include end-to-end hardware lifecycle management, signal integrity, and collaboration across departments to ensure seamless integration and production readiness. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional hardware engineering experience.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like DDR or PCIe.
• Ethernet physical layer implementation experience.
• Knowledge of USB and I2C serial interfaces.
• SoC FPGA design and HDL (VHDL/Verilog) implementation.
• Ability to obtain security clearance when required.

Responsibilities

• Draft hardware design specifications from concepts or requirements.
• Manage full hardware lifecycle from circuit design to production testing.
• Oversee system-level analysis across product lifecycle from concept to maintenance.
• Deliver solutions balancing customer requirements, technical goals, budget, and timelines.
• Conduct functional and timing analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation.
• Drive hardware design initiatives including architecture planning and schematics.
• Perform design analysis such as signal integrity and power analysis to improve reliability.
• Oversee implementation phase including layout management and first-article debugging.
• Create and maintain test procedures, production manuals, and design review reports.
• Collaborate across departments for system integration and software alignment.

Skills

Hardware engineering

DDR/PCIe interfaces

Ethernet PHY

USB/I2C interfaces

SoC FPGA design

VHDL/Verilog

Oscilloscopes/Spectrum analyzers

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Related technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering)

Tools

Cadence

Vivado

Quartus

Riviera Pro/Questa

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Product Engineering Team. Our organization specializes in the engineering, sales, and support of mission-critical communication solutions and telemetry data systems. You will play a key role in developing hardware-based product solutions tailored to electronic communications and telemetry technologies.

Employment Status

Full-Time / Regular

US CITIZENSHIP MANDATORY

Core Responsibilities

• Draft hardware design specifications based on initial concepts or requirements.
• Manage the full technical lifecycle, including circuit-level design, implementation, verification, and production testing to ensure high-quality output.
• Oversee system-level analysis across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and fabrication to installation and long-term maintenance.
• Deliver solutions that satisfy customer requirements while balancing technical goals, budget, and project timelines.
• Conduct functional and timing analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation to effectively address customer needs.
• Drive hardware design initiatives, including architecture planning, schematics, and functional block diagrams.
• Perform comprehensive design analysis, such as signal integrity modeling, power analysis, and failure mode assessments to improve product reliability.
• Oversee the implementation phase, including layout management and the debugging of first-article builds.
• Create and maintain essential documentation, such as test procedures, production manuals, and design review reports.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless system integration, software alignment, and efficient production.
• Foster a collaborative environment by supporting team members and seeking assistance when necessary to achieve project goals.
• Maintain existing product lines through corrective actions, enhancements, and addressing parts obsolescence.
• Ensure all project tasks strictly adhere to established QMS processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in hardware engineering.
• Practical experience with high-speed interfaces like DDR or PCI Express.
• Hands-on experience working with Ethernet physical layer implementations.
• Practical knowledge of standard serial communication interfaces, including USB and I2C.
• Direct experience with SoC FPGA design and implementation.
• Proven ability to design and debug HDL code (VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog) to support low-latency processing and signal communication.
• Strong grasp of electrical susceptibility immunity and noise reduction techniques to ensure robust hardware performance.
• Demonstrated history of successfully completing complex design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools, including simulation software (Riviera Pro, Questa, etc.), FPGA implementation suites (Vivado, Quartus), and design tools like Cadence.
• Expertise in using standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• U.S. citizenship is a mandatory requirement.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in hardware technologies backed by 7+ years of industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve complex timing constraints in FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with fundamental DSP blocks, including FFT and filtering.
• Experience conducting high-speed signal integrity analysis to optimize performance.
• Practical background in RF design and debugging techniques.
• Exposure to environmental qualification processes and EMC/EMI standards.
• Ability to utilize Python or other scripting languages to streamline testing and debugging.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required; a Master’s degree (MSEE) is preferred.
• Candidates with a 4-year degree in a related technical field, such as Computer Engineering, will also be considered.

Work Location: Hollywood, Maryland.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $155,000.

• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
• PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)