Senior Hardware Design Engineer: ICs & FPGA

Leidos Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and reverse engineering of advanced hardware solutions for mission-critical government programs.

As a senior technical authority, you will mentor engineers, shape hardware design methodologies, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions that meet stringent security requirements for national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at time of Application to be considered for the position.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of advanced integrated circuits, hardware components, embedded firmware, and signal processing technologies.
• Lead complex hardware engineering initiatives while ensuring designs remain reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with mission objectives.
• Provide technical direction throughout the hardware development lifecycle, supporting successful delivery of complex engineering solutions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering organizations to resolve challenging technical problems and ensure project success.
• Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels, supporting technical growth and continuous learning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Reverse engineering

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Leidos seeks a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and reverse engineering of advanced hardware solutions for mission-critical government programs.

As a senior technical authority, you will mentor engineers, shape hardware design methodologies, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions that meet stringent security requirements for national security missions.