Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Leidos•Laurel, MD

1d•$131,300 - $237,350

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Principal Hardware Design Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and reverse engineering of advanced hardware solutions supporting mission-critical Government programs. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will serve as a senior technical authority, guiding complex engineering efforts, advancing innovative design methodologies, and helping shape the future direction of hardware engineering capabilities supporting national security missions. Mission success depends on engineers who not only solve today's technical challenges but also help define tomorrow's solutions. As a Principal Hardware Design Engineer, you will provide expert technical guidance across complex engineering efforts while developing innovative hardware solutions, advancing reverse engineering methodologies, and mentoring engineering teams. Your expertise will directly influence the development of critical hardware technologies that enable Intelligence Community operations.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for the position.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) additional years of hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions.

Responsibilities

Direct the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of advanced integrated circuits, hardware components, embedded firmware, and signal processing technologies.
Lead complex hardware engineering initiatives while ensuring designs remain reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with mission objectives.
Provide technical direction throughout the hardware development lifecycle, supporting successful delivery of complex engineering solutions.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering organizations to resolve challenging technical problems and ensure project success.
Direct the application of ASIC and FPGA Place-and-Route (P&R) tools, engineering libraries, and physical implementation methodologies.
Oversee integration of new P&R tools, design libraries, and technology updates into the Government's computer-aided design environment.
Provide technical guidance for complex physical design, implementation, and optimization activities.
Collaborate with tool and library vendors to evaluate and implement innovative engineering solutions.
Lead advanced reverse engineering efforts involving integrated circuits, firmware, and complex electronic components.
Oversee de-processing activities and firmware retrieval using approved reverse engineering procedures.
Develop novel reverse engineering methodologies supporting new component technologies and evolving mission requirements.
Guide hardware adaptation efforts that modify vendor-manufactured hardware to satisfy specialized Government needs.
Serve as an internal technical consultant, providing expert engineering guidance on the organization's most complex hardware design initiatives.
Direct and review the technical work of Hardware Design Engineers while promoting engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels, supporting technical growth and continuous learning.
Evaluate emerging hardware technologies, engineering tools, and design methodologies to improve engineering capabilities and mission performance.
Develop engineering best practices and technical standards that enhance design quality, innovation, and long-term maintainability.