Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; Master's preferred
6+ years of electrical engineering experience in hardware design
Proven track record in architecting embedded digital hardware with high-speed interfaces
Strong grasp of high-speed digital signal integrity principles
Proficient in schematic capture tools and collaborating with layout teams
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects
Responsibilities
Lead board design and development of complex digital circuits and systems
Architect advanced circuit board solutions with secure processing and high-speed interfaces
Develop and analyze high-speed board designs including 400G+ Ethernet and PCIe Gen5+
Establish engineering best practices for high-reliability hardware development
Support proposal development with technical architectures and cost estimates
Drive collaboration with manufacturing teams for design-for-manufacturability and resolution of board build issues
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams for integrated hardware solutions
Benefits
Collaborative work environment focusing on innovation
Opportunity to work on systems critical to national security
Access to advanced technologies and cutting-edge projects
Potential for professional growth in technical leadership
Engagement in mentoring and shaping the next generation of engineers
Full Job Description
In this role, our team is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design/Board Designer who will architect ruggedized circuit board solutions and lead end-to-end development of advanced embedded computing, high-speed digital systems, secure processing, and FPGA-based hardware. You will help drive complex board-level designs that must operate reliably in extreme environments across air, land, sea, and space, with the opportunity to see your designs directly deployed in real-world systems. As a technical leader, you will shape engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and drive innovation through collaborative reviews and proactive verification. Working within Mercury's Integrator Mindset, you will partner across sites and disciplines to deliver board-level solutions that directly support national security
Job Responsibilities:
Lead board-level design and development of complex digital circuits, modules, and embedded systems from concept through production
Architect advanced electrical circuit board solutions involving secure processing, storage, networking, FPGA technologies, high-speed interfaces, and electronics designed for extreme operating environments
Develop and analyze high-speed digital board designs including 400G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen5+, DDR5+, and next-generation interconnect technologies
Establish engineering best practices, design guidelines, and quality-focused processes that enable proactive verification and high-reliability hardware development
Support proposal development by contributing technical architectures, cost and schedule estimates, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) input
Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and design-for-test (DFT) efforts and collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve board build issues
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure integrated, robust hardware solutions across product lifecycles
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of electrical engineering experience in board-level hardware design from concept through production
Experience architecting and designing complex embedded digital hardware with high-speed interfaces such as 400G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen5+, and DDR5+, memory technologies, and next-generation interconnects
Strong understanding of high-speed digital signal-integrity principles
Experience using board-level schematic capture tools and collaborating with CAD/SI teams during layout, bring-up, and verification
Experience mentoring engineers, supporting technical leadership activities, and contributing to cross-functional collaboration
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Intel or other advanced CPU architectures such as Xeon-D, Cascade Lake, or Granite Rapids
Experience with advanced FPGA board technologies including AMD/Xilinx Versal or Intel/Altera Agilex
Experience developing advanced network interface board designs using components from Nvidia, Broadcom, or Marvell
Background with VPX/VITA standards (3U/6U), COM Express, or SoM embedded architectures
Experience with MIL-STD hardware development for rugged defense environments.
Experience designing secure computing solutions, anti-tamper features, DRFM hardware, or other specialized defense systems
Exposure to space-application electronics or radiation-tolerant component integration
Proficiency with Cadence schematic capture tools (DEHDL/Concept) and Cadence Allegro or equivalent CAD/SI platforms
Experience performing reliability and stress analysis, including FMECA or derating
Familiarity with requirements and workflow tools such as DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, or Confluence
Experience mentoring engineers, leading technical teams, and supporting proposals or BOE development
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About Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
