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Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$143.90K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer you ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Intellectt INC

$120.10K - $158.50K/yr

Hardware Engineer Location: Remote (EST) Summary: Mid-to-senior level (5-8+ yrs). Leads gap ... Experience with CAD tools and hardware testing in a regulated environment * Prior design control ...

Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$143.90K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City \ 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA

$143.90K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City \ 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Sentar

Hardware Engineer

Shaw Air Force Base, SC · On-site

$109.20K - $144.10K/yr

Sentar is seeking a Hardware Engineer at Shaw AFB in South Carolina! Role Description: * Add, move ... Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validate computer equipment ...

Super Micro Computer

Hardware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Hardware Engineers will handle server board schematic and layout design and review, board and system circuit and application validation, and solving cross-team technical issues. As your career ...

SAIC

Hardware Engineer

College Park, MD

$160K - $200K/yr

Hardware Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5 years or more experience;

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femtoAI

Hardware Engineer

San Bruno, CA · On-site

$147.50K - $194.70K/yr

As a Hardware Engineer, you will join femtoAI's hardware team to help design and build our novel ... Strong foundation in digital design, computer architecture, and VLSI through coursework or projects

Prescient Edge

Mid Computer Engineer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$108.30K - $127.70K/yr

Computer hardware and software engineers' research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and software programs. Hardware refers to computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and related ...

Prescient Edge

Mid Computer Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$119.30K - $140.70K/yr

Computer hardware and software engineers' research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and software programs. Hardware refers to computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and related ...

Wayve

Hardware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$144.90K - $191.30K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Desirable Experience * Experience designing hardware for AI/ML workloads or high-performance computing ...

Lockheed Martin

Hardware Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$130K - $171.60K/yr

Desired skills • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Hardware Engineer). • Experienced with ...

Lockheed Martin

Hardware Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$130K - $171.60K/yr

Desired skills • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Hardware Engineer). • Experienced with ...

Que Technology Group

Hardware Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$137K - $180.80K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical ... Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor ...

Fenix Group, Inc

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$127.60K - $168.50K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred). * 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development, with a ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance computer hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance

Digital Prospectors

Lexington, MA

$138.80K - $183.20K/yr

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Posted 21 days ago

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Position: Hardware Engineer Location: Lexington, MA (100% On-Site)
Length: 3+ Year Contract * Interim clearance is sufficient for start but an active Security Clearance is highly preferred* Job Description:
Designs, develops, and tests computer hardware, including computer systems, circuit boards, computer chips, keyboards, routers, and printers. Supervises the manufacturing, production, and installation of the parts. Designs and oversees the production of computer hardware equipment. Tests and re-tests parts to ensure they work properly. Identifies and isolates defects. Designs and develops the software systems that control computers. Designs and tests circuits and other electronic components. Tests work and refine processes. Integrates components into the final design. Evaluates the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary. Generates specifications for parts. Controls the efficiency of processes. Builds, tests and modifies product prototypes. Analyzes information and recommend appropriate hardware to users. Designs support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives. Specifies power supply requirements and configuration. Retrieves data for analysis of system capabilities. Experience with Hardware engineering software (Altium Designer, Orcad, Cadence Allegro) and Electronics tools (soldering irons, magnifiers) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and lead integration and test of builds for spaceflight electrical subsystems supporting Laser Communications
• Debug of electrical issues for first-of-its-kind hardware, in tandem with an experienced team of HDL, firmware, mechanical, and optical engineers
• Write integration and test procedures
• Support future architectures and high-speed digital hardware design work
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
• Looking for strong design experience • 5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer responsible for design and test of complex mixed-signal hardware, with specific experience as follows:
• 5+ years of experience with the part selection, schematic capture, layout, and test of complex mixed-signal boards targeting SoCs or FPGAs with all relevant clocking, power, and high-rate interfaces
• 5+ years of experience working on cross-disciplinary teams with Mechanical and RF engineers
• 5+ years of experience with typical lab equipment including high-speed oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• 3+ years of experience with one or more scripting/embedded programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Bash
• 1+ years of experience working in desktop and embedded Linux POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. Come see why DPC has achieved:
• 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 ‘Employee’s Choice - Best Places to Work’ by Glassdoor.
• Voted ‘Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For’ 8 consecutive years in a row by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine. As you are applying, please join us in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by completing the Invitation to Self-Identify form today! www.LoveYourJob.com

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