Senior Hardware Engineer

Seekr Technologies

. Design and develop high-performance, low-latency hardware including FPGA/ASIC, GPU, edge compute units, and custom boards for AI/ML inference on ISR and C2 sensor streams .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance hardware for AI/ML applications, with a strong focus on FPGA, ASIC, and GPU technologies. Proven ability to lead hardware verification and testing in compliance with U.S. defense standards while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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FPGA DevelopmentASIC DesignAI/ML Inference AccelerationMLOps Pipeline ManagementHardware-Software Integration

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Hard Skills

Signal Processing HardwareSensor-Fusion ArchitecturesFirmware DevelopmentModel DeploymentLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Edge Compute UnitsCustom BoardsTechnical Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance (Top Secret)MIL-SPEC ComplianceDO-178C Certification

Industry Keywords

Defense StandardsNational SecurityMission-Critical SystemsCybersecurity Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop high-performance, low-latency hardware including FPGA/ASIC, GPU, edge compute units, and custom boards for AI/ML inference on ISR and C2 sensor streams
Collaborate with ML engineers to create end-to-end MLOps pipelines, including model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management at the edge
Harden AI capabilities into rugged, field-ready hardware products for reuse across multiple mission areas
Feed field-driven requirements into the Seekr product roadmap and influence platform investment decisions
Lead hardware verification, testing, and certification activities against U.S. defense standards, including MIL-SPEC, DO-178C, and cybersecurity requirements
Produce technical documentation, integration guides, and customer deployment support materials
Participate in cross-functional reviews with systems architects, software leads, and acquisition stakeholders to ensure mission-critical performance and reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level
5+ years of experience developing hardware for defense, national-security, or related mission-critical systems
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Expertise in signal-processing hardware, sensor-fusion architectures, and AI/ML inference acceleration using FPGA, ASIC, GPU, or dedicated AI processors
Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration, firmware development, and MLOps at the edge
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and translate operational requirements into scalable hardware solutions
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI solutions that directly impact national security
Collaborative, mission-driven environment with senior technical leaders
Hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX
Flexible working hours
RSUs/equity ownership
Unlimited PTO
14 paid company holidays
Bonuses or commission plans depending on role
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one for employees and families
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement