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SAIC

Hardware Design Engineer

College Park, MD

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description Gardetto Engineering, an SAIC company is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer in College Park, MD . This position requires an active TS/SCI with poly. Job responsibilities ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Design Engineer Associate

Tysons, VA · On-site

$75K - $94K/yr

Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards * Assist other engineers in producing conceptual design to construction documents from utilization voltage to low ...

X Energy LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD

$77K - $105K/yr

This role is responsible for the engineering design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components such as Reactor Internal Structures, Steam Generator System, Helium Circulator ...

X-energy

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

This role is responsible for the engineering design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components such as Reactor Internal Structures, Steam Generator System, Helium Circulator ...

X Energy LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

This role is responsible for the engineering design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components such as Reactor Internal Structures, Steam Generator System, Helium Circulator ...

TCOM, L.P.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Provides for the design, development and/or Implementation of engineering products, methods and processes of a technical nature. This position works independently on moderately complex technical ...

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · Hybrid

$38.46 - $55.28/hr

Mechanical Design EngineerAbout the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team focused on the design of building systems for a diverse portfolio of projects. This ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Gaithersburg, MD is $139,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $169,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What does a design developer do?

A design developer combines design skills with development expertise to create functional and visually appealing digital products, such as websites and applications. They often work with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement and refine designs. Strong collaboration with designers and developers is essential to ensure the final product aligns with project goals.

What cities near Gaithersburg, MD are hiring for Design Developer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Design Developer job openings in Gaithersburg, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,755 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

Hardware Design Engineer

SAIC

College Park, MD

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2613093

Location: College Park, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-01

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Hardware Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

Gardetto Engineering,  an SAIC company is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer in College Park, MD. 

This position requires an active TS/SCI with poly.

Job responsibilities include: 

  • Conduct research, design, development, and testing of information processing hardware.
  • Analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions.
  • Test hardware conformance to specifications. 

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with poly.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5 years or more experience; Masters and 3 years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience or background.
  • Experience with demodulation and modulation algorithms, waveform development, multi-rate processing, and/or digital filters.
  • C and C++ programming experience.
  • Python programming experience.
  • Machine learning experience a plus, including knowledge of PyTorch, Rust or equivalent.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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