Senior Electronics Design Engineer

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. Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications systems .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical hardware design for secure communications systems, with a strong focus on radiation-hardening principles and compliance with applicable standards. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and providing mentorship while ensuring the integrity and security of hardware designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Hardware DesignRadiation-Hardening PrinciplesFPGA-Based DesignsSchematic Capture and PCB DesignActive Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Electrical Hardware DesignCircuit AnalysisSchematic CapturePCB DesignHigh Speed Digital SystemsRadiation Environment DesignFPGA InterfacingComponent SelectionVerification and Validation PlansTroubleshooting Hardware Issues

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in a Related Technical DisciplineActive Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Secure Communications SystemsCOMSECMIL-STD-461SMC-S-016Space DefenseAerospace ProgramsHardware Security ModulesKey Management Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications systems
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle
Fabricate, assemble, and test engineering-level hardware
Build and modify wire harnesses, solder components, and integrate sensor systems for rapid prototyping and troubleshooting
Design for the space environment and apply radiation-hardening principles, including TID and SEE
Perform analysis and select components to meet mission radiation requirements
Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans
Troubleshoot complex hardware issues across integrated systems
Support vehicle-level testing and launch campaigns
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Ensure designs meet applicable standards, requirements, and security protocols
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
Understanding of common circuit analyses, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis, Derating, Power Analysis, and Timing
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools
Experience designing high speed digital systems
Strong understanding of designing for the space radiation environment and its effects on electronic components
Experience with FPGA-based designs and interfacing with software teams
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred
Master's degree in a related technical discipline preferred
Experience with COMSEC or cryptographic hardware design preferred
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461 and SMC-S-016 preferred
Experience designing hardware for secure or classified communication systems preferred
Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs preferred
Knowledge of hardware security modules or secure key management systems preferred
Required Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Paid time off, up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Equity and incentive programs
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results
Collaborative, mission-driven work environment