HPC Digital Design Engineer - Advanced Systems

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSA/CSS invites engineers with strong foundations in hardware and software to contribute to critical national security projects at Fort Meade. You will plan, design and build specialized equipment while maintaining rigorous engineering and scientific standards.

Qualifications span electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines, with emphasis on HDL, embedded systems, and design verification. Experience with CAD/EDA tools, and knowledge of project management are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• ABET accreditation requirement if program is not ABET accredited; must include specified coursework.
• Relevant experience in digital equipment design, HDL, embedded software, or related areas.
• Project management experience (DAWIA, PMP) may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise, administer and perform scientific projects in planning, designing and constructing specialized equipment.
• Ensure adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles.
• Contribute across multiple focus areas including computer, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering.

Skills

HDL

Embedded software development

Design verification

Microarchitecture design

Configuration management

Circuit analysis

CAD software

EDA tools

Test plan development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Master's degree in Engineering/Physics

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Tools

CAD software

EDA tools

SEM

FIB

Job description

The NSA/CSS invites engineers with strong foundations in hardware and software to contribute to critical national security projects at Fort Meade. You will plan, design and build specialized equipment while maintaining rigorous engineering and scientific standards.

Qualifications span electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines, with emphasis on HDL, embedded systems, and design verification. Experience with CAD/EDA tools, and knowledge of project management are valued assets.