Mission Processing Hardware Engineer IV

Frontgrade Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies seeks a Systems Design Engineer in Colorado Springs to specialize in circuit card, module, and box-level design.

The role involves system-level integration, troubleshooting, and collaborating across engineering teams to create reliable solutions. Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications, focusing on aerospace or defense electronic systems.

Exceptional benefits are offered, including immediate medical coverage, a 401K match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a specialized functional discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in hardware integration for complex electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level integration of hardware solutions.
• Assess compatibility between subsystems and ensure mission requirements are met.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure systems operate correctly.
• Develop integration and verification plans for testing.
• Troubleshoot system-level anomalies and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews and maintain documentation.

Skills

Circuit card design

Integration of complex electronic systems

FPGA programming

Root cause analysis

Modular system architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

The Systems Design Engineer specializes in circuit card, module, and box-level design and integration. You’ll be the bridge between concept and reality for our space and military grade products and solutions. Your expertise will ensure that FPGA and processor-based single board computers, I/O and RF modules, power supplies, and supporting electronics integrate seamlessly, functioning as a unified, reliable system. Your work will directly influence mission success.

Responsibilities

• Lead system‑level integration of hardware, from individual circuit cards to fully assembled box‑level solutions.
• Assess electrical and logical compatibility between subsystems, verifying that inputs, outputs, and interfaces meet design and mission requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure FPGA‑ and processor‑based SBCs, power supplies, and I/O modules operate as intended.
• Develop and execute integration and verification plans, including functional, environmental, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system‑level anomalies, using root cause analysis to drive corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical insight to ensure robust, space‑qualified solutions.
• Maintain system documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Proven experience in hardware integration for complex electronic systems, ideally in aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of modular system architectures, high‑speed digital design, and power distribution.
• Hands‑on experience with FPGA or processor‑based SBCs, power supplies, and mixed‑signal interfaces.
• Ability to interpret and validate interface specifications, schematics, and system block diagrams.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.
• Experience in integrated electronic system design.
• FPGA design/programming experience is preferred.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave