Board Level Hardware Design Engineer

SAIC•College Park, MD

18h•$200,001 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in board-level circuit design. The role takes concepts from initial requirements through circuit design, PCB layout, simulation, system integration, and hands-on laboratory validation. It involves work across RF, analog, and digital domains, as well as integration of electronics with antennas, embedded software, RF subsystems, and mechanical assemblies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 9 or more years of experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Expertise in board-level circuit design across RF, analog, and digital domains.
Proficiency with Altium Designer for PCB design.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual circuit design and develop system block diagrams.
Select key components based on electrical, RF, thermal, and manufacturability requirements.
Create detailed board layouts using Altium Designer, including schematic capture, component library creation, footprint definition, and fabrication documentation.
Place and route PCB designs with attention to RF behavior, signal integrity, grounding, and manufacturability.
Conduct circuit simulation using engineering tools to validate performance prior to fabrication.
Reverse engineer electronic assemblies to document, diagnose, or improve existing hardware designs.
Integrate electronics with antennas, embedded software, RF subsystems, and mechanical assemblies to form a complete system.
Perform laboratory testing of circuits and systems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and other test equipment.
Conduct light soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly for prototype and test activities as needed.
Interface with vendors for component sourcing, PCB fabrication, and assembly services to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.