Senior Hardware & FPGA Design Engineer | TS/SCI

Cornerstone Defense LLC

Maryland

On-site

USD 200,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Generous PTO policy
401(k)
HSA and FSA options
Life and Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Perks at Work Discount Program
Referral Program
Leads Generation Program
CollegeAmerica 529
Fitness Reimbursement
Travel Assistance
Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
Life Planning Financial & Legal

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to advance complex hardware systems. You will analyze hardware architecture, perform procurement, and execute acceptance testing across CONUS sites.

The role requires deep FPGA development expertise, hands-on installation, and thorough documentation to support mission-critical defense programs. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to apply, and the role is based at Annapolis Junction, MD.

Qualifications

  • Fourteen (14) years of experience with Hardware Design and FPGA development.
  • Experience with hardware design analysis, testing, and integration.
  • Ability to procure, install, and test hardware across CONUS locations.
  • Develops and documents hardware engineering plans and site designs.
  • Familiarity with installation procedures and site surveys.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware systems and architecture.
  • Procure, install, and perform acceptance testing on equipment.
  • Configure and document hardware, networking devices, servers, and peripherals.
  • Organize hardware installations across multiple CONUS sites.
  • Prepare site installation and test reports and engineering plans.

Skills

Hardware design
FPGA development
VHDL
System integration
Site installation
Technical documentation
Troubleshooting

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to advance complex hardware systems. You will analyze hardware architecture, perform procurement, and execute acceptance testing across CONUS sites.

The role requires deep FPGA development expertise, hands-on installation, and thorough documentation to support mission-critical defense programs. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to apply, and the role is based at Annapolis Junction, MD.

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