Top Hardware Engineer Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Design and integrate complex computing systems for defense: perform hardware architecture, system and network integration (Cisco, servers, storage, GPS/timing), create ACAD/Visio drawings, BOMs, rack elevations, cabling plans, QA procurement, and manage vendor specifications and documentation. TS/SCI with polygraph required.

Provide hardware engineering support for SIGINT solutions: analyze and design hardware systems, perform procurement and acceptance testing, deploy and maintain equipment CONUS/OCONUS, conduct site surveys, prepare technical design packages and as-built drawings, train site personnel, and produce installation and test reports.

Lead design, modeling, analysis, and testing of complex high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit card assemblies. Perform schematic development, component placement, PCB layout/routing, signal and power integrity simulations, and DVT. Debug hardware in lab, coordinate cross-functional activities, and mentor junior designers. Work requires active Secret clearance and close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams.

The Hardware Engineer will design, prototype, and document electronic components, work with QA, and support sales with technical assistance, focusing on life safety solutions.

Design and develop wireless power transfer and energy-harvesting hardware for IoT and wearable devices. Apply power electronics, RF and electromagnetic theory to create ICs and circuits, integrate solutions into scalable systems, optimize energy efficiency, and drive sustainable innovation for large sensor networks.

Designs and executes hardware test strategies for wireless power products. Develops test specs, fixtures, and software; performs component-level troubleshooting; validates product and fixture qualification; documents results and reports issues to stakeholders.

The role manages system requirements and hardware design solutions using VHDL, focuses on national defense, and requires TS/SCI clearance.

Lead standardization strategy for optical transport and Ethernet technologies, develop and advocate contributions to standards bodies (ITU‑T, IEEE, OIF, OpenROADM), coordinate with PLMs and R&D, report progress internally, provide technical influence and guidance, and represent Nokia at standards meetings and industry events.

Debug and resolve complex hardware/software issues for manufacturing test stations. Lead commissioning and release-to-manufacturing of opto-electrical test stations, improve test uptime, provide documentation and support to contract manufacturers and vendors, coordinate equipment RFQs/RMAs, and use AI tools for data analysis.

Senior software engineer responsible for designing and developing large Python and C/C++ systems, scripting (Bash/awk/sed/PowerShell), and supporting RF-related hardware debugging and integration. Role requires working with embedded platforms and breadboarding, assisting daily engineering tasks, and contributing to mission-focused defense software solutions.

Pipeline hiring for hardware engineers at all experience levels. Work includes circuit board design, schematic capture, component selection and prototype bring-up, hardware debug/testing and failure analysis, integration with firmware/software teams, and design for manufacturability with production handoff.

Lead design and implementation of DSP algorithms in FPGA hardware, develop RTL with timing closure and resource optimization, integrate FPGA with Linux-based software using C/C++, test RF communication subsystems, and document system-level designs and integrations.

Lead integration and test of digital-RF antenna subsystems in near-field/compact ranges. Develop test automation and analysis tools, troubleshoot RF and digital issues, support requirements verification, reviews, and collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams to improve hardware and test processes.

Design and implement DSP algorithms in FPGA, integrate FPGA code with existing software, perform FPGA coding using Vivado, work with C/C++ on Linux, and apply signal processing expertise. Must operate on cleared, classified programs.

Design and test integrated circuits and hardware components. Analyze existing hardware and develop code for programmable devices. Requires extensive experience in hardware design and FPGA/ASIC knowledge.

Design, develop, implement, and test FPGA-based DSP components and integrate them with Linux-based software stacks. Lead technical design, perform FPGA RTL development, timing closure and resource optimization, implement DSP algorithms in hardware, bridge FPGA to software, and produce documentation for RF communication/collection subsystems.

Design and implement wireless connectivity hardware for professional power tools. Support product development from concept to mass manufacture, create schematics and documentation, build and test prototypes, troubleshoot board-level issues, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and schedule risks.

Lead the development of backend systems for emergency alert technology, manage hardware integrations, and mentor a team in a microservices environment.

The role involves optimizing hardware support within a software stack for AI model deployment, collaborating with teams and hardware vendors to enhance performance and portability across platforms.

Lead R&D of electronic hardware for Battery Management Systems, driving PCB/EMC design, embedded systems and motor-control integration, board bring-up and troubleshooting, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional delivery for high-volume products while managing timelines and technical risk.

Lead an IPT to transition hardware designs to production, manage schedules, CAM/EVMS activities, interface with manufacturing/supply chain/assurance, brief leadership, and drive drawing updates and integration/testing.

Design and validate wireless connectivity hardware for power tools: develop schematics and PCBs, build and test prototypes, perform board bring-up and failure analysis, collaborate cross-functionally, and maintain technical documentation through product development and manufacturing.

Lead multiple program teams for communication antenna subsystem integration and test. Perform RF-to-digital subsystem analysis, antenna range integration, performance modeling, test support, data collection/analysis, electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, software scripting for test automation, and technical team leadership. Requires active Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Design, develop, and test FPGA-based hardware and software subsystems for RF collection and communications. Implement DSP algorithms in FPGA, perform RTL development and timing closure, optimize resources, integrate FPGA with Linux/C/C++ codebases, and document system-level solutions for mission-critical intelligence applications.

Lead design, development, construction, and testing of FPGA-based hardware and software processing components for RF communication/collection systems. Implement DSP algorithms in FPGA, integrate FPGA with Linux-based codebases, optimize RTL/timing/resources, and document subsystem solutions. Support mission-critical government client onsite.