Hardware Engineer, (Defense & Aerospace, North Reading, MA)

Reference: PR/615487_1793211731Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Defense & Aerospace Test InstrumentationLocation: North Reading, MA area (local candidates only) | Work Model: Onsite Compensation: $111,300 - $178,200 base + comprehensive benefitsA global leader in automated test equipment is growing its Defense & Aerospace division, which builds mission-critical test solutions for military and aerospace customers around the world. Growth is driven by next-generation defense programs and modernization work. In this role you'll own the hardware: you'll design digital, analog and optical test instrumentation and take each design from architecture through bring-up and release.What You'll DoLead high-level architecture, component selection, schematic capture and artwork generation for digital, analog and optical instrumentationBuild and execute prototyping plans covering bring-up, debug and validation, including edge-case circuit behaviorDebug analog, digital and bus-based hardware with oscilloscopes and benchtop lab equipmentRun worst-case, tolerance and environmental stress analysis that goes beyond nominal conditionsAnalyze verification data and report design status, risks and release readiness to engineering and managementPartner with mechanical, systems, software, applications, quality and operations teams to improve manufacturability and testabilityTake part in design reviews to lower design risk and prevent respinsWhat You'll BringBSEE or MSEE5-12 years of PCBA design and simulation experience, with a focus on schematic and circuit designExperience designing complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCB assemblies and reviewing artworkStrong circuit characterization, verification and debug skillsExperience presenting design work and risks to customers and project managementBasic PCBA rework capabilityC/C++ experience preferredU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR)Why This RoleYou'll be the technical owner of hardware that directly supports defense and aerospace missionsThe division is growing on the strength of modernization programsYou'll work across the full design lifecycle, from architecture to releaseBenefits are strong and include tuition assistance and retirement savingsYour employer is a stable global technology leaderThis role is not eligible for relocation or visa sponsorship.