Senior Digital Hardware Engineer
A Senior Digital Hardware Engineer leading the design, development, and evaluation of electrical hardware for mission-critical U.S. defense systems, from schematics and prototyping through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Nokia Federal Lab
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10–15+ years of hands-on hardware design experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles
- Experience with simulation tools
- Proven ability to lead technical projects
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
- Experience driving designs from concept and schematics through prototyping, factory testing, and production
- Experience ensuring compliance with defense requirements
Full description
Position Summary
The Hardware Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and evaluation of electrical hardware for mission-critical defense systems. This role is responsible for translating product requirements into detailed hardware specifications and reliable, production-ready electrical designs, working closely with product architects, mechanical and software engineers, PCB layout specialists, and supply chain partners throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings 10–15+ years of hands-on hardware design experience, strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and simulation tools, and a proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. This position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who can drive designs from initial concept and schematics through prototyping, factory testing, and production while ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with demanding defense requirements.
Company Description
At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!