Senior Hardware Development Engineer

You will work with a cross-functional team of hardware, software, and FPGA engineers in our dedicated product development lab. Your day might include architecting new hardware solutions, reviewing PCB designs, collaborating with contract manufacturers, debugging prototypes, or mentoring team members. You'll partner closely with product managers to define requirements, work with FPGA engineers to optimize hardware interfaces, and engage with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and lead development of complex PCB designs incorporating FPGA SoCs
• Drive system-level hardware architecture decisions and technical requirements
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) processes with contract manufacturers
• Develop and validate high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits
• Ensure designs meet EMI / EMC compliance, thermal, and signal integrity requirements
• Partner with FPGA / firmware teams to define hardware interfaces and requirements
• Lead design reviews and drive technical consensus across multiple teams
• Mentor junior engineers and establish hardware engineering best practices

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About the Company

Why Join Us?

About LCS

LCS Defense is a small business specializing in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services by providing complex cyber security and secure communication solutions. Our capabilities include the requirements analysis, definition design, development, integration and deployment of systems that support national leadership and our warfighters. Established in 2017, LCS supports a variety of customers in the National Capital Region including Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Fort Meade and beyond.

Our size is our strength! Given LCS' small size we can ensure we keep focused on the things that matter the most, our employees, our customers and their families! LCS believes that the key to our mutual success is policies and processes that support a positive work / life balance. Our compensation plans include accommodation for that entrepreneurial spirit or just plain old hard work. We have some of the best benefits in the industry and are ready to make you part of our story!

LCS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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