Lead Hardware Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!The Role Lead the design and development of complex electrical boards, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors. Lead the design and development of custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. Provide technical leadership in translating customer requirements into system architectures and functional designs. Act as a technical lead for hardware development activities, supporting project execution, design reviews, and technical decision-making. Lead hardware testing, qualification, and troubleshooting activities. Mentor engineers and provide technical direction to support team development.What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred). Minimum 8 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development. Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits. Strong experience designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs. Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools. US Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.What's On Offer Paid Time Off and 401K with Employer Match. Health and Wellness Benefits. Learning and Development Opportunities. Inclusive & Supportive Culture.Apply via Haystack today!