Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware Design EngineerLocation: Huntsville, AL, US, 35808 Business Unit: Abaco Business UnitAbaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical. As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supervising the implementation of electrical systems and components, including Single Board Computers (SBCs), FPGA/DSP carrier boards, sensor processing modules, and I/O products. You will operate with a high degree of independence and technical authority, leading one or more technology areas while contributing across multiple disciplines. You will be serving as a technical leader on complex programs, translating customer requirements into robust engineering solutions and driving innovation in product architecture, development processes, and emerging technologies. You will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and optimizing existing electrical systems, ensuring their efficiency, safety, and reliability through collaboration with cross-functional teams.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design and develop Single Board Computer (SBCs), FPGA/DSP Carrier boards, and I/O products following established development processesWork cross-functionally with Product Management and Engineering to create derived requirements for circuit board designsResponsible for digital circuit design including state of the art Intel and ARM processors, DDR memory, FPGAs, MPSoC's, and RFSoC'sResponsible for design of high-speed digital interfaces such as DDR4/5, PCIe, multi-Gigabit EthernetUse Mentor Expedition Dx tools for schematic captureSelect components to meet electrical, functional, ruggedization, and reliability requirements. Pivot quickly with new approaches, when necessary, in response to customer feedback and test results.Perform initial board bring up and testingPerform verification and validation testing including regression testing during the lifecycle of the productSupport existing products with technical and life-cycle changes and updates. Troubleshoot/debug issues that come up during validation testing and after product release to drive quick resolutionsDesign and architect system backplane and I/O solutionsPerform and support signal integrity analysisPrepare source, binary, and documentation files for use in a manufacturing environmentDesign power systems to meet noise, performance, and size goalsRelease final product into production, and support project manager with closing out internal process deliverablesAdopt and drive compliance with Abaco Engineering processes and standards, generate and drive support of best-practices, and drive efficiency through improved processesIdentify technical and program risks and drive mitigation strategiesEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical or embedded hardware design Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering efforts or technical domains Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and take full ownership of deliverablesQualifications: Proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools (Mentor Expedition preferred) Experience with Intel and ARM-based embedded processors, FPGAs, MPSoCs, or RFSoCs Strong background in hardware bring-up, validation, and debug using standard lab debug tools (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, multi-meter, etc.) Experience with signal integrity analysis and design for manufacturability Experience using Embedded Linux a plus Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs Experience with low-level software development (C/C++) a plusAbaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.