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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 clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI ...

SAIC

Hardware Design Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description Gardetto Engineering, an SAIC company is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer in College Park, MD . This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Apple

Hardware Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

As a Mixed Signal Hardware Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and verification of digital and power portions of wireless designs across all Apple products. The ...

Cisco

Hardware Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

As a Hardware Engineer, you will develop high-performance board designs for Cisco's next-generation ... Participate in the design and sustenance of complex, high-speed multi-layer PCBs, incorporating ...

Astemo Ltd

Hardware Design Engineer

Harrodsburg, KY · On-site

Seeking a talented and self-motivated automotive EE HW Engineer for the Design Engineering group ... Modify existing hardware designs or create new hardware to realize the desired operational and ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance hardware design engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Hardware Design Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Hardware Design EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or consulting roles
CredentialsRelevant engineering degrees, certifications optionalEngineering degrees, certifications often required
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance platforms, consulting firms, startupsTech companies, manufacturing, R&D departments

Freelance Hardware Design Engineers work independently on various projects, often remotely, with flexible schedules. In contrast, Hardware Design Engineers are typically employed full-time within organizations, focusing on ongoing product development. Both roles require similar technical skills and knowledge, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

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InterImage

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

**Active US Security Clearance With Polygraph Required**
We are seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to support advanced technology initiatives focused on system-level design. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment, working across the full hardware development lifecycle-from concept through fabrication and validation.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop ASIC, FPGA, and SoC-based microelectronic systems
  • Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of hardware designs
  • Develop and maintain HDL code using Verilog and/or VHDL
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and hardware requirements
  • Conduct design analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Support physical design processes including synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure
  • Interface with fabrication teams and support semiconductor manufacturing efforts
  • Utilize industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture, simulation, and verification

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience designing and developing ASICs, FPGAs, and/or SoCs
  • Strong proficiency in HDL coding (Verilog and/or VHDL)
  • Deep understanding of digital logic design and analog circuit fundamentals
  • Solid knowledge of computer architecture and semiconductor physics
  • Experience with physical ASIC design, including place-and-route tools
  • Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes
  • Hands-on experience with commercial EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with advanced node semiconductor design
  • Familiarity with mixed-signal design and verification
  • Experience working in DoD, IC, or other mission-critical environments

Why Join Us:
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware technologies
  • Exposure to full lifecycle microelectronics development
  • Collaborative, engineering-driven environment
  • Strong potential for long-term growth and technical ownership

Requirements
  • 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.
  • Twelve (12) years' experience as a Hardware Design Engineer in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.
  • Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Benefits
  • 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
  • PTO: 20 days per year
  • Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
  • $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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