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Hardware Dev Eng II, Prime Air

Seattle, WA

$140K - $185K/yr

Key job responsibilities Own product development lifecycle of hardware(s) within the avionics ... Lead root cause analysis of hardware failures across hardware/software interfaces, develop ...

The Development Lead will serve as a technical point of contact for Government applications and ... and associated hardware/platform dependencies. * Direct software and enterprise/platform ...

... hardware/platform dependencies. โ€ข Direct software and enterprise/platform application development activities, including source-code development, testing, execution, maintenance, code review ...

Hardware Dev Eng II, Prime Air

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Key job responsibilities Own product development lifecycle of hardware(s) within the avionics ... Lead root cause analysis of hardware failures across hardware/software interfaces, develop ...

Hardware Dev Eng II, Prime Air

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Lead root cause analysis of hardware failures across hardware/software interfaces, develop ... development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware development lead in the United States is $89,842.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Acquisition Combat System Development & Hardware Lead

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Pugh Associates
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturingย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Requisition Number: 250
Position: Acquisition Combat System Development & Hardware Lead
Location: Washington, D.C.
Career Level: Senior
Travel Percentage: <10>Type of Position: Full-Time-Contingent
Relocation Available: No
ITAR: US Citizen Required
Security Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance

About Our Company
Pugh Associates is a Woman and Veteran Owned Small Business, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida with field offices in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Gautier, Mississippi, providing quality Technical and Programmatic Solutions to our Government and Industry customers. Our dedicated staff prides themselves as the Subject Matter Experts in Ship Design, System Engineering, Test & Evaluation, Combat Systems Alignment, Integrated Logistic Support and Combat System Simulation. Pugh Associates is a great place to work, and our team is inspired to provide our warfighters with the tools to defeat threats!
Description of DutiesThis position on is located in Washington, D.C. Duties include and not limited to the following:
  • Communication and Briefing Skills
  • Experience related to the identification, analysis and resolution of complex systems engineering issues involving Navy weapon and combat systems
  • Experience composing technical documents including training materials, installation guides, configuration management concepts, proposals and reports in accordance with technical documentation guidelines and standards
  • Expertise in strategic planning, coordination, logistics and vast familiarity with senior and flag level support, including new program initiatives
  • Knowledgeable on DoD/DON Policies and Procedures relating to systems engineering process, software development and software management, verification and validation, test and evaluation and Navy combat systems
  • Knowledgeable with combat system software and hardware Development Lead and Management.

Notes:
  • This Position is contingent upon contract award
  • This is not a telework position
  • You must hold a valid driver's license
  • You must own a reliable motor vehicle

Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and Fifteen (15) years of relevant engineering experience, OR
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field and Ten (10) years of relevant engineering experience
  • Extensive knowledge of System Level requirements development
  • Understanding of the structure and organization of the Sponsor
  • Ability to maintain project schedules, calendars, and tasks in workflow tool suites
  • Ability to coordinate work schedules to accommodate customer needs
  • Ability to individually produce and speak to technical reports
  • Ability to lead and direct a technical team

Other required skills/experience:
  • Your resume/cv accepted by our customer
  • Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Tool suite
  • Strong attention to detail with organizational and problem solving skills
  • Ability to interface constructively with US Government and Industry teammates
  • Self-starter drive and ability to translate, write and speak to technical issues
  • Ability to take direction from several sources and execute seamlessly in a timely fashion
  • Ability to multi-task

Required Skills and Certifications:
  • DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance within 90 days of signing the contingent hire offer letter
  • As a condition of continued employment, you must maintain an active security clearance

Pugh Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
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