Mid/Senior-Level Hardware Design Engineer

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid/Senior-Level Hardware Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Huntsville, AL. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, focusing on developing innovative technologies for rugged military applications. Collaborating closely with experienced professionals, you will design custom PCBs, develop FPGA solutions, and ensure high reliability for DoD applications. If you're passionate about hardware design and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee-owned company

Continuing education opportunities

Robust training programs

People First benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware design.
• Experience with component selection and schematic capture.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Design custom PCBs with large FPGA and microcontroller components.
• Develop FPGA designs and firmware for components.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluate suppliers.

Skills

PCB Design

FPGA Development

Altium PCB Design Tools

Troubleshooting Digital Systems

Component Selection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Mid/Senior-Level Hardware Design Engineer

Job Locations

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE

ID

2025-4460

Category

Engineering & Science

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Mid/Senior-Level Hardware Design Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join our team at PeopleTec. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a small team on a broad range of projects, both in laboratory and advanced manufacturing environments, challenging you to learn and grow in your career. Collaborating with other designers, test engineers, and manufacturing experts, you will apply your education, experience, and expertise to develop and evaluate innovative technologies designed to thrive in rugged military environments. You will work with a team to mature these technologies to production for high-reliability DoD applications.

Duties:

Design custom PCBs with large FPGA and microcontroller components for the evaluation, development, and test of digital IPs.
• Participate in component selection integral to custom PCB development that includes ruggedness for environmental testing.
• Work with a team to develop FPGA designs and firmware for components.
• Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, develop specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Procurement.
• Develop, test, and evaluate new and innovative technology solutions for survival in DoD-relevant hostile environments.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of PCB design experience
• Experience with Altium PCB design tools
• PCB design experience with component selection, schematic capture, layout, and release to fab
• RAM experience
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex digital systems
• This position is not suitable for remote work.
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Final SECRET (or higher) clearance valid within 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Vetting (CV) - an active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, with the ability to be nominated for and granted access to additional programs, and must maintain this level of clearance throughout their employment

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or relevant field

Desired Skills:

• Experience designing PCBs to meet military standards and specifications
• Familiarity with the selection/application of FPGA components in systems design
• PCB design experience with DDR memory
• Experience with Xilinx and Microchip SoC FPGAs
• DOD Top Secret clearance or SCI access (preferred)

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.