Senior Embedded Hardware Architect – Rugged Defense Systems

Zaddy Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to drive architecture and implementation of rugged embedded hardware. You will design digital boards, integrate Intel/ARM processors, and lead bring-up, validation, and production release for high-reliability systems.

You will work with FPGA/software teams and hardware vendors in a defense/aerospace context, ensuring performance and ruggedization through verification and robust design practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering or embedded hardware design.
• Strong experience with digital circuit design for complex embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience designing hardware with Intel and/or ARM processors.
• Experience with FPGAs, MPSoCs, RFSoCs, or equivalent devices.
• Experience designing high‑speed interfaces (DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, multi‑Gb Ethernet).
• Strong schematic capture and board design skills.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and debug.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, DMMs).
• Ability to take ownership of complex deliverables and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support complex embedded hardware systems.
• Act as design authority for digital hardware with Intel/ARM processors.
• Incorporate high-speed interfaces (DDR4/DDR5, PCIe, multi-Gigabit Ethernet).
• Lead hardware bring-up, validation, and production release.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Influence product architecture and engineering processes.

Skills

Digital circuit design

FPGAs/MPSoCs/RFSoCs

DDR4/DDR5 interfaces

PCIe Ethernet

Schematic capture

Hardware bring-up

Lab equipment

Independent ownership

Technical leadership

Intel/ARM processors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Mentor Expedition Dx

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to drive architecture and implementation of rugged embedded hardware. You will design digital boards, integrate Intel/ARM processors, and lead bring-up, validation, and production release for high-reliability systems.

You will work with FPGA/software teams and hardware vendors in a defense/aerospace context, ensuring performance and ruggedization through verification and robust design practices.