Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

Fenix Group; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional development

Flexible paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to lead electrical hardware design for mission-critical defense systems.

You will translate requirements into detailed hardware specs, drive prototyping, testing, and production while ensuring reliability and compliance, mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have 10–15+ years of hands-on experience and strong simulation skills, with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset across product architecture, PCB

Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Min. 10–15 years of hardware electrical design experience for production.
• Proficiency with simulation tools for power and thermal analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the product development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead circuit design and evaluation of third-party hardware for defense systems.
• Transform product needs into precise hardware specifications and requirements.
• Develop and refine electrical designs from block diagrams to schematics.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers for integrated designs.
• Engage with PCB layout specialists to ensure manufacturability.
• Oversee program status and communicate progress in release meetings.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for prototyping and factory testing.
• Mentor junior hardware team members and guide technical growth.

Skills

Hardware design

Simulation tools

Leadership

Product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Thermal simulation tools

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Hardware Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and evaluation of electrical hardware for mission-critical defense systems. This role is responsible for translating product requirements into detailed hardware specifications and reliable, production-ready electrical designs, working closely with product architects, mechanical and software engineers, PCB layout specialists, and supply chain partners throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings 10–15+ years of hands-on hardware design experience, strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and simulation tools, and a proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. This position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who can drive designs from initial concept and schematics through prototyping, factory testing, and production while ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with demanding defense requirements.

Company Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead circuit design and evaluation of third-party hardware for defense systems, ensuring compliance with stringent requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Architects to transform product needs into precise hardware specifications and design requirements.
• Develop and refine electrical designs from block diagrams to detailed schematics, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Work closely with mechanical and software engineers to create a cohesive, multidisciplinary design solution.
• Engage with PCB layout specialists to translate electrical designs into practical, manufacturable products.
• Oversee program status reporting and communicate progress in release manager meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment with management.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain team for material acquisition, prototyping, and factory testing to meet project timelines.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior hardware team members, fostering their growth and enhancing team capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Min. 10-15 years of experience in hardware electrical design for production
• Proficiency in simulation tools for design elements like power consumption and thermal performance
• Strong knowledge of the product development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced PCB design and layout
• Familiarity with multiple hardware engineering disciplines, including mechanical design
• Knowledge of prototyping and factory assembly processes
• Experience leading projects and providing technical guidance to junior team members

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.