Hardware Development Engineer

Accountabilities:: Design, develop, and document electronic circuit boards, electro-mechanical assemblies, acoustic devices, sensor systems, and related hardware in accordance with approved technical instructions, government-furnished information, designs, and engineering plans. Create and maintain engineering drawings, technical data packages, schematics, bills of materials, design documentation, configuration records, and other artifacts required throughout the hardware development lifecycle. Perform schematic capture, component selection, multi-layer PCB layout support, prototype development, and production hardware design activities. Support hardware configuration management by maintaining drawing packages, revision controls, engineering change documentation, hardware baselines, travelers, manufacturing records, and test documentation. Procure, fabricate, assemble, and integrate electronic components, subsystems, test articles, and complete hardware systems using approved engineering documentation and manufacturing procedures. Develop detailed fabrication, assembly, integration, and test procedures and coordinate the procurement of required materials, parts, components, and subassemblies. Conduct functional, integration, verification, validation, and system-level testing; troubleshoot hardware and software issues, analyze test results, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Integrate embedded software, firmware, COTS software, and developed software with hardware platforms and support interoperability and laboratory integration testing. Prepare engineering, test, and trip reports, technical memoranda, and other program documentation while participating in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, engineering working groups, and customer briefings. Support field installation, deployment, troubleshooting, and operational testing following government approval, including travel to laboratories, test facilities, fleet locations, shipyards, and operational sites when required. Contribute to key program deliverables including developmental drawings, design documentation, test reports, and trip reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline. At least three years of experience with schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout, along with practical experience in hardware testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Hands-on experience with electronic hardware design and development, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, verification, and troubleshooting. Experience supporting hardware/software integration and system-level test activities, including embedded hardware and software interoperability. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation, configuration management, bills of materials, test procedures, and hardware lifecycle processes. Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, acoustic or sensor technologies, prototype and production support, and laboratory testing environments. Experience supporting Navy, Department of Defense, or defense acquisition programs is preferred, as is exposure to laboratory, waterfront, shipboard, or at-sea testing environments. Six or more years of experience working with DMEA-accredited fabrication houses is desirable, along with four years of specialized engineering experience in areas such as thermal management, signal integrity, and undersea sensor systems. Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with the capacity to identify root causes, evaluate test results, resolve technical discrepancies, and develop effective corrective actions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, technical specialists, customers, and other stakeholders. U.S. citizenship and an active government security clearance are required. Benefits: Regular full-time position supporting technically complex defense and sensor system programs. Opportunity to work across the complete hardware development lifecycle, including design, fabrication, integration, testing, verification, and fielding. Exposure to advanced electronic, electro-mechanical, acoustic, sensor, embedded hardware, and software integration technologies. Hands-on laboratory, integration, and operational testing experience, with opportunities to support waterfront, shipboard, and at-sea activities. Opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineers, technical leaders, subject matter experts, customers, and cross-functional teams. Travel opportunities to government laboratories, test facilities, fleet locations, shipyards, and operational sites as required by program needs. Remote position structure, with hands-on and travel requirements determined by project and testing activities.