Senior Digital Design Engineer

Red Frog Solutions; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and space manufacturing sector is seeking a Sr Digital Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-reliability digital electronics for mission-critical applications. The role involves hardware architecture, prototyping, and team mentorship in a hybrid work environment, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

10% Matching 401K

Top Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital electronics or embedded hardware engineering.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Hands-on experience with embedded system integration and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded digital hardware systems (FPGA/SoC, microprocessors).
• Define hardware architecture and translate system requirements into board-level designs.
• Lead project tasks and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Digital electronics

Embedded hardware engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Embedded system integration

Debugging

Microprocessor design

FPGA-based system design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HyperLynx

ANSYS

Mentor Graphics PCB tools

Job description

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Cambridge, MA – Hybrid

$150K to $225K

10% Matching 401K, Top Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

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Seeking a Sr Digital Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and verification of high-reliability digital electronics used in embedded systems, FPGAs, and processor-based boards for advanced, mission-critical applications. You’ll contribute to hardware architecture, prototyping, and team mentorship in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in digital electronics or embedded hardware engineering
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout
• Hands-on experience with embedded system integration and debugging
• Simulation experience (e.g., HyperLynx, ANSYS)
• Strong understanding of microprocessor/FPGA-based system design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded digital hardware systems (FPGA/SoC, microprocessors, low-power components)
• Define hardware architecture and translate system requirements into board-level designs
• Build, test, and debug prototypes; prepare designs for manufacturing
• Lead project tasks and contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems teams
• Document specifications and design decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development

Nice to Have

• Experience with Mentor Graphics PCB tools
• Familiarity with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SoC design flows
• Exposure to advanced packaging techniques or harsh environment applications

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Research Services

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