What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Hardware Engineer position at Haystack?
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The Role
The Role
- Lead the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards.
- Design custom form-factor systems with software, firmware, and hardware security elements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet demanding customer requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, introduce best practices, and improve product performance.
- Support business development and program managers in translating requirements into designs.
- Direct and conduct tests for new or modified equipment, systems, or processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O cards).
- Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power circuits.
- Proficient in designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26 layers.
- Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.
- US Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.
- Paid Time Off and 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing.
- Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Competitive Pay, Referral Program, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture.
Salary : $144,100 - $190,000