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Cymertek

Hardware Design Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Hardware Design Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Electrical Engineering, Computer ...

Shift5

Hardware (Electrical) Engineer

Rosslyn, VA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

We are seeking a mission-aligned Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to drive the design and development ... Strong technical skills in Electrical CAD software (Altium preferred) and FPGA board design.

Shift5

Hardware (Electrical) Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

We are seeking a mission-aligned Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to drive the design and development ... Strong technical skills in Electrical CAD software (Altium preferred) and FPGA board design.

Lockheed Martin

Engineering Apprentice (Hardware)

Manassas, VA · On-site

$123K - $163K/yr

An employee in the engineering apprenticeship program will perform a variety of duties in the ... May also assist with enterprise services to include: computer networking support/cyber security, ...

SEACORP

Computer Technician

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Also, may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including ... Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise ...

Loudoun County Government

Cloud Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.25/hr

This position will serve as a lead engineer in support of the County''s private and public cloud ... Troubleshoots computer hardware issues - Identifies and corrects problems with computer hardware ...

Loudoun County Government

Cloud Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

This position will serve as a lead engineer in support of the County's private and public cloud ... Troubleshoots computer hardware issues - Identifies and corrects problems with computer hardware ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer vs Computer Hardware Technician?

AspectFreelance Computer Hardware EngineerComputer Hardware Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Cisco), technical expertiseCertifications often required, such as CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, remote or on-siteOn-site, repair shops, or corporate settings
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, independent contractingCompanies, service centers, retail
Work FocusDesign, troubleshooting, consulting, custom hardware solutionsHardware installation, repair, maintenance

Freelance Computer Hardware Engineers focus on designing, troubleshooting, and consulting on hardware projects independently, often working remotely or on a per-project basis. In contrast, Computer Hardware Technicians primarily perform on-site repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks within organizations or repair shops. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope, work environment, and client interaction.

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Customer Projects Hardware Engineer - Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG)

Customer Projects Hardware Engineer - Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG)

Altera

Portsmouth, VA

$119K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Details:Job Description:

Altera is an independent company delivering programmable solutions that power high-performance and mission-critical applications. Our FPGA technologies are widely deployed across aerospace, defense, and government systems where performance, reliability, and security are essential.

Role Overview

Altera is seeking a Customer Projects Hardware Engineer to support the Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) organization. This role focuses on delivering customer-specific hardware solutions, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera New Jersey or New Hampshire office, once the office is established.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate hardware solutions for ADG customer projects and reference platforms

  • Collaborate directly with aerospace, defense, and government customers to translate system requirements into hardware architectures

  • Support board-level design, including schematics, layout guidance, and system integration

  • Lead hardware bring-up, debug, and validation in lab and customer environments

  • Partner with FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

  • Perform signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and timing analysis for high-performance, ruggedized designs

  • Support integration of high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR) in complex systems

  • Develop technical documentation, validation plans, and customer-facing design collateral

  • Troubleshoot system-level issues in demanding, mission-critical environments

The pay range below is for NJ or NH locations. Actual salary may vary based ona number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences,trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$134.8K- $195.1KUSD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • 6+ years of experience in hardware design, development, or system integration

  • RTL experience-both board level hardware design and RTL code

  • Experience with board-level design, schematics, and hardware bring-up/debug

  • Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and integration into larger platforms

  • Knowledge of high-speed digital design and interfaces (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)

  • Hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools

Security Clearance Requirement

This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government programs

  • Familiarity with Altera FPGA platforms and toolchain

  • Experience with ruggedized or mission-critical hardware design environments

  • Knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis

  • Exposure to embedded systems and HW/SW co-design

  • Experience working in customer-facing or applications engineering roles

Key Competencies

  • Strong hardware debugging and system-level problem-solving skills

  • Ability to translate complex mission requirements into practical engineering solutions

  • Comfort working in customer-facing, high-visibility environments

  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities

Job Type: RegularShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:HazletAdditional Locations:PortsmouthPosting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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