Mission Processing Hardware Engineer

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • Minimum eight years of experience in a specialized functional discipline, or equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Proven experience in hardware integration for complex electronic systems, ideally in aerospace or defense.
  • Strong understanding of modular system architectures, high-speed digital design, and power distribution.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA or processor-based SBCs, power supplies, and mixed-signal interfaces.
  • Ability to interpret and validate interface specifications, schematics, and system block diagrams.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level integration of hardware, from individual circuit cards to fully assembled box-level solutions.
  • Assess electrical and logical compatibility between subsystems, ensuring design and mission requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams for effective operation of FPGA- and processor-based solutions.
  • Develop and execute integration and verification plans, focusing on functional and environmental testing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level anomalies, applying root cause analysis for corrective actions.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure robust and space-qualified solutions.
  • Maintain system documentation and integration procedures.

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting.
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles.
  • Career Opportunity and Growth potential.
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment assistance.
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays).
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Systems Design Engineer specializes in circuit card, module, and box-level design and integration. You'll be the bridge between concept and reality for our space and military grade products and solutions. Your expertise will ensure that FPGA and processor-based single board computers, I/O and RF modules, power supplies, and supporting electronics integrate seamlessly, functioning as a unified, reliable system. Your work will directly influence mission success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level integration of hardware, from individual circuit cards to fully assembled box-level solutions.
  • Assess electrical and logical compatibility between subsystems, verifying that inputs, outputs, and interfaces meet design and mission requirements.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure FPGA- and processor-based SBCs, power supplies, and I/O modules operate as intended.
  • Develop and execute integration and verification plans, including functional, environmental, and performance testing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level anomalies, using root cause analysis to drive corrective actions.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing technical insight to ensure robust, space-qualified solutions.
  • Maintain system documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration procedures.


Qualifications

Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
  • Proven experience in hardware integration for complex electronic systems, ideally in aerospace or defense.
  • Strong understanding of modular system architectures, high-speed digital design, and power distribution.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA or processor-based SBCs, power supplies, and mixed-signal interfaces.
  • Ability to interpret and validate interface specifications, schematics, and system block diagrams.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance
  • Experience in integrated electronic system design
  • FPGA design/programming experience is preferred


Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:
  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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