Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer (Hardware Development Lead)

Quick Facts

• Role: Hardware Development Lead (Senior Principal II Hardware Engineer)

• Team: Lead 20+ engineers across Electrical, Mechanical, and Drafting

• Focus: Rugged custom electronics; high-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware

Description

You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver rugged custom electronic hardware in demanding environments, tackling complex high-speed digital/mixed-signal circuit card engineering challenges. The role emphasizes technical excellence through design reviews and hardware strategy, mentoring, and coordination across engineering, procurement, operations, and program management. You will also support capture and proposal work by defining hardware baselines and estimating technical effort for next-gen capabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Active Secret preferred)

• BSEE (or related field)

• 10+ years of experience with complex digital/mixed-signal designs using embedded processors, FPGAs, and high-speed serial interfaces

• Experience leading integrated teams of Electrical, Mechanical, and Drafting engineers

• Deep knowledge of the hardware product lifecycle (schematic capture, PCB layout, environmental qualification)

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM)

Benefits

• Hybrid work format with in-person lab collaboration plus remote focus time

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

• Flextime and telecommuting options

• Recognition culture for extraordinary technical contributions

• Full-time salary range: $149,603–$254,317 (based on market and candidate factors)

• Comprehensive benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week: medical/dental/vision, HSA, 401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, EAP, legal plan, paid time off and holidays, parental/military/bereavement leave, and recognition awards