Principal Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Igniteitservices; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer in Cambridge, MA. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in electronic engineering, particularly with radiation-hardened parts. The successful candidate will define hardware architectures, design instruments, and manage multi-disciplinary tasks while mentoring junior engineers. If you have a strong background in embedded systems and circuit simulation, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with radiation-hardened parts.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Design and complete instruments (microprocessors, power, analog).
• Innovate, solve issues, and drive project completion.

Skills

Electronic Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

HyperLynx

Ansys

Mentor Graphics

Xilinx

Microchip

Job description

One of our clients is looking to hire a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer (Senior level role available as well).

Top Secret security clearance required

Hybrid remote/in-lab position in Cambridge, MA

Direct-hire, Full time position

Required Qualifications:

7-10 years in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Experience with radiation-hardened parts

Schematic capture and board layout

Embedded systems integration and debugging

Circuit simulation (HyperLynx, Ansys)

Preferred Qualifications:

Mentor Graphics PCB design flow

Xilinx/Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow

Design for harsh environments (RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810)

Responsibilities:

Define hardware architectures with cross-functional teams

Design and complete instruments (microprocessors, power, analog)

Innovate, solve issues, and drive project completion

Build/test prototypes, debug, and document for manufacturing

Develop reliable, cost-effective solutions

Manage multi-disciplinary tasks and communicate status

Teach best practices to less experienced engineers

Proficiency in electronic design and embedded computing

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to write detailed design specifications

If this is something you'd be interested in please send over a copy of your resume and I can give you a call.

Thanks!