{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b68697ff42dedb5cf007a5b9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b68697ff42dedb5cf007a5b9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b68697ff42dedb5cf007a5b9","title":"Hardware Design Engineer","description":"Hardware Design EngineerBTS Software Solutions is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design and test circuits and hardware in support of customer Description:Designs and tests new integrated circuits and hardware components for a wide variety of signal processing applications and research. Designs, documents, and develops code (to include firmware) for digital signal processors or other programmable hardware devices such as Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware. Analyzes the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components for the purpose of reverse engineering the hardware and firmware. Conducts the necessary hardware engineering and related functions to modify and adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet special Government needs and contingencies.Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MDClearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Poly from Maryland customerDegree Requirement:Level 1- Three (3) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Level 2-Seven (7) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Level 3- Twelve (12) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.Relevant Experience:Assist with designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing productsCommunicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completionConduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured, and reliableDevelop and maintain documentation for the P&R design flowsAssist with de-processing electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering proceduresDesign new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing productsWork with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers' P&R design challengesPerform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering proceduresIntegrate new P&R tools, P&R tool updates, and ASIC or FPGA design libraries into Government's computer aided design environment, documents the use of those tools and libraries, and Assist other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design tasksAdditional Requirements for Level 2:Lead the designs of new products and processes and improve and maintain existing productsProvide technical leadership to less experienced engineersPerform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures and develops improved proceduresAdditional Requirements for Level 3:Direct and check the work of other hardware design engineersDevelop novel procedures for reverse engineering of new component typesOversee the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering proceduresPay Range: $180,000-$265,000Company Overview:BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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