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Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer Jobs in Washington

Leidos

Hardware Design Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Electronic Warfare Division of Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to support Circuit ... tool and such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Siemens ModelSim • Experience with at least one ...

Leidos

Hardware Design Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Description The Electronic Warfare Division of Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to ... tool and such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Siemens ModelSim • Experience with at least one ...

Leidos

Hardware Design Engineer

Arlington, VA

The Electronic Warfare Division of Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to support Circuit ... Layout tool set such as Altium, KiCad, or Cadence Allegro/OrCad. Experience with hardware ...

Electra

Airframe Design Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Support CAD admin duties such as tool and process development for designers Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field;

Electra

Airframe Design Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$92K - $112K/yr

Support CAD admin duties such as tool and process development for designers Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field;

Pae

FPGA Hardware Design Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers' P&R design challenges ... Programming in VHDL * 8 Years : Programming in Xilinx FPGAs- any combination of VIRTEX-II Pro ...

Amentum

FPGA Hardware Design Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers' P&R design challenges ... Programming in VHDL * 8 Years : Programming in Xilinx FPGAs- any combination of VIRTEX-II Pro ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering, experience with cold forming processes, and strong skills in CAD software. Familiarity with simulation tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and finite element analysis (FEA) platforms, as well as relevant certifications or exposure to manufacturing environments, is commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure precise, efficient tool designs, successful project collaboration, and consistent production quality in a demanding manufacturing setting.

What are some common challenges faced by Cold Forming Tool Design Engineers in their daily work?

Cold Forming Tool Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing designs for manufacturability, ensuring tool durability under high-stress forming conditions, and balancing tight project timelines with rigorous quality standards. They must frequently troubleshoot and refine tool designs based on feedback from production teams or unexpected issues that arise during trial runs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including production, quality, and maintenance staff—is essential to resolve issues quickly and keep projects moving forward. This dynamic environment helps engineers build a versatile skill set and gain valuable experience in both technical and practical aspects of manufacturing.

What is a Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer job?

A Cold Forming Tool Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing tooling used in the cold forming process, which shapes metal without heating. They create detailed engineering drawings, select suitable materials, and optimize tool performance to improve production efficiency and product quality. This role requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, CAD software, and material properties. Engineers often collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and quality control to ensure tooling meets design specifications and industry standards.

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Hardware Design Engineer

Assertive Professionals

Hanover, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Assertive Professionals is in search of a Hardware Design Engineer to support our National Security Customer near Hanover, MD.
This is a Funded and Immediate position!
Includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus, $2,000 in reimbursable relcation expenses, plus a $1,200 annual compliance bonus!
We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution.
Position 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 purpo~e 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.
  • Assist with designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products •
  • Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured, and reliable
  • Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion
  • Apply ASIC or FPGA place and route (P&R) tools with various libraries to create physical implementations of designs
  • Develop and maintain documentation for the P&R design flows(U) Assist with de-processing electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
  • Design new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products
  • Integrate 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 tasks
  • Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers' P&R design challenges
  • Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
  • Lead the designs of new products and processes and improve and maintain existing products
  • Provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers
  • Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures and develops improved procedures
  • Direct and check the work of other hardware design engineers
  • Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects
  • Oversee the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
  • Develop novel procedures for reverse engineering of new component types

Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • TS/SCI with ability to pass a Polygraph
  • Twelve (12) years experience as a hardware design engineer in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
    • Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
  • 14 Years of experience Programming in VHDL/FPGA
  • Programming on Xilinx FPGAs - any combination of VIRTEX-II Pro, VIRTEX-4, VIRTEX-5, or VIRTEX-6 (8 years)
  • Programming on Linux platforms (5 years)
  • Experience with Xilinx ISE, Synplify Pro, and Modeltech's Modelsim (5 years)
  • Writing pin-level VHDL and clocking constraint files (8 years@ 50%)
  • Programming in one or more of the following scripting languages: PERL, sh, bash, csh, or python (1 year)
  • Using Linux or Unix for day-to-day activities (5 years)

Desired Experience and Qualifications:
  • None

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