Digital Hardware Engineer V

Frontgrade Technologies

. Lead digital hardware development from concept and architecture through schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and integration with software and firmware. Proven ability to lead design projects, mentor engineers, and optimize designs for performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Hardware DevelopmentSchematic CaptureHigh-Speed Interface DesignMentoring EngineersCollaboration with Software Engineers

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMicroprocessor DesignFPGA DesignSchematic CaptureHigh-Speed Interface IntegrationPower Supply DesignRadiation-Hardened DesignDesign DocumentationTesting ProceduresAction Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Siemens DXDesignerAltium DesignerHyperlynx SI/PI

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Export License (ITAR/EAR)

Industry Keywords

Digital HardwarePCB LayoutEmbedded SoftwareFirmwareHigh-Reliability Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead digital hardware development from concept and architecture through schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering
Act as the technical design authority for complex product development projects
Identify and resolve complex hardware issues during development and post-production
Collaborate with software, firmware, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
Create detailed design documentation, testing procedures, and other relevant information
Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost
Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels
Lead design reviews
Lead moderate-complexity design projects, define basic concepts for engineering problems, and implement action plans to improve project performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline, or 6 years of experience may be considered with a Master’s Degree, or 3 years of experience may be considered with a PhD
Access to technology, materials, software or hardware may require obtaining a U.S. Government export license under ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws
Design experience with ARM or Intel based microprocessors (preferred)
Design experience with AMD and/or Lattice FPGAs (preferred)
Proficiency in schematic capture with Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer (preferred)
Experience designing, constraining, and integrating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen 3/4, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, and DDR4 (preferred)
High current/low voltage switching power supply experience (preferred)
Experience collaborating with embedded software and firmware engineers (preferred)
Experience with Hyperlynx SI/PI (preferred)
Experience in radiation-hardened or high-reliability design (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one
Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
Career Opportunity and Growth
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave