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Sr. Digital Design Engineer

NPAworldwide
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 4/22/2026

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Job Description

As a Senior Digital Engineer, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying high reliability digital electronics for use in a wide array of applications.

These applications include processor/FPGA boards, low power electronics, and advanced packaging techniques.

As a senior member of the Harsh Environments Electronics Group, you will help shape digital hardware architectures and lead electronics development activities by applying sound engineering and project management principles.

We deliver first-of-a-kind field-ready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions by:

  • providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of mission.
  • driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs.

This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with history of great success.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.

Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.

Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.

Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.

Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.

Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.

Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.

Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.

Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.

Ability to manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.

Understanding of design and general computer architecture.

Ability to write detailed design specifications.

Computer programming and coding abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent mathematical skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks.

Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Schematic capture and board layout experience.

Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.

Ability to perform circuit simulation using HyperLynx and ANSYS.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Mentor Graphics PCB design flow.

Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow.

Qualifications

YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN

Duties/Responsibilities

Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.

Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.

Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.

Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.

Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.

Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.

Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.

Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.

Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.

Ability to manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

As a Senior Digital Engineer, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying high reliability digital electronics for use in a wide array of applications.

These applications include processor/FPGA boards, low power electronics, and advanced packaging techniques.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 165000

Salary Max : $ 190000

Currency Type : USD

Salary : $165,000 - $190,000

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