computer hardware engineer

Parraid LLC

<div>About Company:<div></div> 
Parraid, LLC is a highly regarded, U.S.-based, technology and engineering company specializing in product solutions for aerospace and ground tactical applications. Our product offerings include telemetry data systems (TDS), deployable tactical communication systems, and net-centric everything over IP products. From expedited acquisition to rapid fielding and execution, our mission-critical solutions enable our customers to transform, evolve, and modernize.
About the Role:
The Hardware Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex hardware systems that meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost requirements. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and functionality of hardware components. The engineer will lead efforts in system-level troubleshooting, validation, and testing to guarantee that hardware solutions comply with industry standards and customer specifications. Additionally, the position requires continuous evaluation of emerging technologies to innovate and improve existing hardware architectures. Ultimately, the Hardware Systems Engineer will deliver robust and scalable hardware solutions that drive the success of the company&rsquo;s products in the competitive marketplace.
Required Skills and Experience:<div><ul><li>
Knowledge of PCI Express, DDR or other high-speed interfaces, preferably with practical experience.</li><li>
Knowledge of Ethernet down to the physical layer, preferably with practical experience.</li><li>
Knowledge of basic serial communication interfaces like I2C and USB, preferably with practical experience.</li><li>
Knowledge of SoC FPGA design, preferably with practical experience.</li><li>
Experience with design and debug of HDL coding (VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog) targeting communication signal processing and low latency processing.</li><li>
Good understanding of practical techniques for noise reduction / control and electrical susceptibility immunity.</li><li>
Successful track record of completed design efforts.</li></ul></div>
Desired Skills and Experience:<div><ul><li>
Expert knowledge of hardware technologies with 7 years of relevant industry experience.</li><li>
Experience dealing with timing constraints and closing timing on FPGA designs.</li><li>
Familiarity with basic DSP functional blocks such as filtering and FFT.</li><li>
Previously performed high-speed signal integrity analysis.</li><li>
Experience with RF design and debug techniques.</li><li>
Exposure to, and experience with, EMC/EMI and Environmental qualification processes.</li><li>
Scripting capabilities like Python for debug tools and testing.</li></ul></div>
Responsibilities:<div><ul><li>
Develop hardware design specifications based on requirements, or concept sketches.</li><li>
Perform technical planning, circuit level design, implementation, verification, formal Acceptance and Production tests.</li><li>
Perform system-level analysis through all phases of the product design cycle: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.</li><li>
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.</li><li>
Perform functional analysis, timing analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition to address customer requirements.</li><li>
Lead and actively participate in hardware design including architecture plan, generation of functional block diagrams, state diagrams, and schematics.</li><li>
Perform design analysis including circuit modeling and simulation, field programmable gate array (FPGA) simulations, signal integrity modeling, power analysis, failure mode analysis, and manufacturability analysis.</li><li>
Implementation of the design including oversight of layout, support procurement of first article and debug of the first article build.</li><li>
Write and review design, release, and support documentation: design review documents, production manuals, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.</li><li>
Active coordination with other departments for system integration, software integration, testing, and production throughout the design effort.</li><li>
Support co-worker development efforts and solicit assistance when necessary or appropriate.</li><li>
Provide maintenance support of existing products for adding enhancements, handling parts obsolescence and corrective actions.</li><li>
Execute tasks in accordance with QMS processes and procedures.</li></ul></div>
Toolsets:<div><ul><li>
Proficiency using simulation tools such as Riviera Pro, Active-HDL, Questa, VCS, and MATLAB.</li><li>
Proficiency with FPGA implementation tools such as Quartus Prime and AMD-Xilinx Vivado and Vitis toolsets.</li><li>
Experience with Cadence, PSPICE, and Microsoft Office.</li><li>
Proficiency with classic hardware lab tools such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and function generators.</li></ul></div>
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Years of Experience: 7+ Years; early to mid-career hardware engineer with telecommunications and/or telemetry data systems background desired
Minimum Level of Education: 4-Year Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or Master&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) preferred; a 4-year Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related technical discipline such as Computer Engineering will also be considered.
Travel: Minimal travel required
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $150,000
Clearance: Clearance is not required immediately, but the candidate must be able to qualify.
Benefits:<div><ul><li>
Employer shared medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Numerous voluntary benefits to choose from</li><li>
401(k) Plan</li><li>
Paid Leave</li><li>
Eleven (11) paid holidays</li><li>
Awesome and rewarding culture</li></ul></div>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact us at 301-690-0690 x 380.</div>

Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple

At Apple, we push the boundaries of what's possible - and nowhere is that more evident than in the infrastructure that powers our most ambitious technologies. The Data Center Hardware Engineering Team designs and delivers the high-performance compute solutions that underpin Apple's services and products at scale. From custom silicon to full-system integration, our work ensures that Apple's global infrastructure is fast, efficient, and built to last. Every system we ship reflects our relentless commitment to engineering excellence and our belief that great hardware is the foundation of great experiences. 
 
The Hardware System Integration team sits at the heart of this mission, owning the design and realization of customized compute platforms from concept to mass production. We're looking for a Hardware System Integration Engineer who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, enjoys working across disciplines, and is energized by the challenge of bringing cutting-edge hardware to life. 
 
Description 
 
As a Hardware System Integration Engineer, you will own the end-to-end hardware engineering lifecycle for high-performance compute designs - from initial specification and schematic capture through board bring-up, validation, and factory build support. You will serve as a critical cross-functional partner to mechanical, power, software, firmware, silicon, and reliability teams, ensuring design requirements are met with precision and at scale. This role demands both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills to drive alignment across a broad set of stakeholders.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Lead hardware system design and schematic capture for high-performance compute platforms, including board layout guidance and design constraint management 
 
Engage early in architecture and design reviews to define test strategies, test points, and DFT requirements for ICT, FCT, and DFU 
 
Perform signal integrity simulation, board bring-up, and hands-on debug from system-level down to the transistor level 
 
Develop and maintain functional specifications, validation procedures, and integration documentation for complex system designs 
 
Execute validation of high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, and others) including compliance testing and protocol analysis 
 
Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, software, silicon, and reliability teams to balance design tradeoffs and meet program requirements 
 
Support factory builds and sustaining engineering activities through mass production 
 
Drive issues to root cause through systematic debugging using EE lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, DMM) 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
High-speed PCB design experience with 10+ layer boards, including PCB material selection and stackup definition 
 
Proficiency with schematic entry and high-speed PCB layout constraint management using Cadence tools or equivalent 
 
Hands-on experience with high-speed serial protocols (PCIe, 100-GbE, USB3/USB4) and common low-speed digital interfaces (I2C/SMBus, SPI, JTAG), including compliance testing and protocol analyzer debug 
 
Experience with Design for Test (DFT) methodologies including ICT, FCT, and DFU test architectures 
 
Experience developing factory test tools, data parsers, or test automation frameworks (Python, MATLAB, or similar) 
 
Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles including grounding and shielding strategies 
 
Familiarity with computer architecture concepts and hardware design tradeoffs 
 
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering 
 
10+ years of relevant industry work experience in hardware or systems engineering 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience 
 
7+ years of relevant industry work experience in hardware or systems engineering 
 
Working knowledge of common digital communication interfaces and signal integrity fundamentals 
 
Broad circuit design experience across multiple domains: power, digital, analog, high-speed communications, and/or programmable logic 
 
Experience with PCB bring-up and characterization using standard EE lab equipment (soldering, DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) 
 
Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware issues from the system level down to the circuit/transistor level 
 
Understanding of server control plane and data plane architectures 
 
Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with experience producing functional specs, integration procedures, and technical documentation 
 
Pay &amp; Benefits 
 
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 
 
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits 
 
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

BCMC

<div><div>BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. BCMC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert with hardware reverse engineering to support this critical customer mission. 
 
The Subject Matter Expert Hardware Reverse Engineers will provide specialized expertise in hardware reverse engineering focused on operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems. This position requires deep technical knowledge of proprietary hardware systems, exploitation methodologies, and defensive strategies to support forensic investigations of compromised edge devices and systems where threat actors have embedded malware deeply within hardware components. 
 
This position focuses on the analytical and investigative aspects of hardware forensics, with particular emphasis on operational technology and industrial control systems. The ideal candidates will have strong reverse engineering skills and deep understanding of threat actor methodologies targeting critical infrastructure. 
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices</li><li>Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats</li><li>Perform deep-dive analysis of proprietary hardware targeted by adversaries</li><li>Conduct reverse engineering, failure analysis, vulnerability analysis, and other research techniques to understand complex hardware systems, assess the functionality of components, and identify exploitation risks</li><li>Identify and extract deeply embedded malware from hardware components</li><li>Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software on embedded devices</li><li>Collaborate with research teams to leverage cutting-edge analytical capabilities</li><li>Utilize and enhance KI2 system emulation capabilities for hardware analysis</li><li>Document exploitation methodologies and defensive countermeasures</li><li>Develop standard operating procedures for hardware forensics workflows</li><li>Train CSD analysts on hardware reverse engineering techniques</li><li>Provide expert consultation on edge device security and vulnerabilities</li><li>Support forensic investigations in environments lacking EDR visibility</li><li>Analyze proprietary communication protocols and embedded systems functions</li><li>Identify hardware backdoors, implants, and malicious modifications</li><li>Collaborate with electrical engineers on chip-off forensics procedures</li><li>Provide reach-back support to operational analysts during active investigations</li><li>Contribute to research initiatives on emerging hardware threats</li><li>Document technical findings and intelligence for stakeholder dissemination</li></ul> 

Required Skills: 
<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship</li><li>Must have an active TS/SCI clearance</li><li>Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability</li><li>10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis</li><li>Deep expertise in OT/ICS hardware platforms and vulnerabilities</li><li>Ability to analyze novel or proprietary systems with limited documentation</li><li>Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical findings</li><li>Experience working collaboratively in research-oriented environments</li><li>Strong experience with firmware reverse engineering and analysis</li><li>Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)</li><li>Deep understanding of ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, and other embedded processor architectures</li><li>Experience analyzing network-edge devices (routers, switches, firewalls, IoT devices)</li><li>Knowledge of hardware debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD, UART)</li><li>Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C, Assembly)</li><li>Understanding of exploitation techniques targeting embedded systems</li><li>Experience with malware analysis in hardware/firmware contexts</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li></ul> 

Desired Skills: 
<ul><li>Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or critical infrastructure protection programs</li><li>Experience performing inspection, imaging, decapsulation, deprocessing, and other activities related to hardware reverse engineering and exploitation in a state-of-the-art microelectronics exploitation laboratory</li><li>Background in offensive security or penetration testing of OT environments</li><li>Advanced certifications in reverse engineering (GREM, GXPN, or similar)</li><li>Experience with SCADA, PLC, RTU, and other industrial control components</li><li>Knowledge of critical infrastructure sector technologies (energy, utilities, manufacturing)</li><li>Familiarity with supply chain security and hardware implant detection</li><li>Experience with system emulation platforms and virtual hardware analysis</li><li>Understanding of threat actor TTPs targeting OT and edge devices</li><li>Background in electronics manufacturing or hardware security research</li><li>Experience with chip decapsulation and invasive hardware analysis techniques</li></ul> 

Required Education: 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline; Master&rsquo;s degree or PhD preferred 
 
Desired Certifications: 
<ul><li>DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III</li><li>PMP</li></ul> 

Our Company Overview 
Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered promising highest quality and services to all of our clients. 
 
Benefits 
Extremely competitive salary 
95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, &amp; vision coverages 
100% employer paid for employee life, STD &amp; LTD disability coverages 
401k with company match and profit sharing 
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent &amp; health care 
11 standard holidays &amp; 3 weeks of annual leave</div> 
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Subject Matter Expert - Hardware Reverse Engineer

<div>magine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hardworking people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! 
 
Apple&rsquo;s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation. 
 
Description 
 
As a CPU Implementation Engineer, you will own or participate in the following: 
 
<ul><li>Work with Micro-architects to define memory subsystem, perform feasibility, make area, frequency, performance, power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Help drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Design delivery. Work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture 
 
Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications 
 
Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques 
 
Design exposure in deep sub-micron technologies and device physics 
 
Experience using synthesis &amp; place-route tools 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Minimum BS 
 
Academic coursework or industry experience in VLSI and/or digital circuit design 
 
Experience with scripting in Perl or TCL</div>

CPU Implementation Engineer

Issquared Malaysia Sdn Bhd

The candidate will play a critical role in the development of in-house server motherboards and systems, working collaboratively with internal cross-functional engineering teams as well as external partners to ensure robust product design. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to excellence—focused on delivering highly competitive, reliable, and durable products. Qualifications: MSEE (CE) with 5+ years or BSEE with 7+ years of hardware design experience Experience: 5-10 years<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2> <ul><li>Lead end-to-end hardware development projects from initial concept through mass production.</li><li>Design and develop server motherboards and systems, including schematic capture and component selection and manage BOMs (Bill of Material).</li><li>Drive system-level design for data center and IT infrastructure products, considering architecture, mechanical, power, and thermal aspects.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, software, mechanical, validation, manufacturing) to ensure successful product integration and delivery.</li><li>Work closely with ODMs, suppliers, and external partners to manage hardware design and manufacturing processes.</li><li>Define and execute hardware validation strategies, including bring-up, debugging, and system-level testing.</li><li>Review and ensure compliance with electrical, thermal, and mechanical design requirements.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis and resolution of hardware issues throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Contribute to the development of functional specifications, test plans, and verification procedures.</li><li>Support DVT (Design Verification Testing) and PVT (Production Validation Testing) phases to ensure product readiness for volume manufacturing.</li><li>Maintain documentation of hardware design, changes, and validation results for cross-team reference.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance product performance and competitiveness</li></ul> <h2>Preferred Skills:</h2> <ul><li>Expertise in server motherboard design, CPU interfaces (Intel/AMD), DDR memory subsystems, power delivery, and high-speed digital circuits.</li><li>Proficient with PCB and simulation tools (Altium, Cadence, SI/PI/Thermal analysis).</li><li>Skilled in functional specs development, design verification, and testing.</li><li>Strong root cause analysis at board and system level.</li><li>Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools. Solid grasp of x86 server architecture, form factors (1U/2U/blade), and datacenter infrastructure.</li><li>Knowledge of Windows/Linux OS, virtualization, and cloud computing.</li><li>Familiar with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and industry standards (JEDEC, PCI-SIG, USB-IF, SATA).</li><li>Experience leading ODMs and suppliers through design and manufacturing cycles.</li><li>Background in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain processes.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented and self-driven.</li></ul>

Mother Board Design Engineer

Dyson

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 Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don&rsquo;t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
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Software & Hardware Test Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.</h2>
Job Description
Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: AI Compiler Engineer to work with us.
As a Software Engineer II: AI Compiler Engineer you will work with complex high performance SoC's, and is one of the best kept secrets within the semi IP world powering AR/VR, HiFi Audio and Speech, Vision, Imaging and hundreds of intelligent IoT applications.
Be a part of a team that develops an AI graph compiler that takes as input Neural Networks (NNs) created in frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and converts them into optimized code suitable for execution on special-purpose and embedded platforms.
Cadence is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Job Description:<ul><li>
Developing a deep learning compiler stack that takes neural network descriptions (CNNs/RNNs) created in frameworks such as Caffe, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc. and converts them into code suitable for execution on special-purpose and embedded platforms.</li><li>
Use modern compiler frameworks such as LLVM and MLIR.</li><li>
Developing optimized implementations of a variety of neural-network operations and integrating them into a runtime framework</li><li>
Developing new optimization techniques and algorithms to efficiently map CNNs onto a wide range of Xtensa processors and specialized hardware.</li><li>
Benchmarking end-to-end network performance on a variety of DSP and special-purpose accelerator platforms.</li><li>
Enhancing the framework to improve overall functionality and performance on the various hardware platforms.</li><li>
Devising multiprocessor/multicore partitioning and scheduling strategies.</li><li>
Developing complex programs to validate the functionality and performance of the CNN application programming kit.</li><li>
Working with hardware designers to identify opportunities for additional hardware acceleration of neural network functions.</li><li>
Working with industry-leading partners and customers to design and standardize neural network APIs..</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Complete Bachelor in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.</li><li>
A high level of C and C++ programming expertise with 3-5+ years of experience is required.</li><li>
Expertise in software development on Linux and Windows systems including test, debug and release is required.</li><li>
Knowledge of and experience with a state-of-the-art compiler stack such as LLVM and MLIR.</li><li>
Experience implementing compilation techniques such loop optimization, polyhedral models, and IR construction/transition/lowering techniques.</li></ul>
Nice to have:<ul><li>
Master or PhD.</li><li>
3+ years of experience working on a production compiler is highly desired.</li><li>
Python experience highly desired</li><li>
Prior work with CNNs and familiarity with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Caffe/2, etc.) is a strong plus</li><li>
Experience programming and optimizing for embedded platforms such as DSPs with DMA engines highly desired</li><li>
Familiarity with the state-of-the-art deep learning compilation approaches (Glow, TVM, XLA, etc.) is a plus</li><li>
Familiarity with various deep learning networks and their applications (Classification/Segmentation/Object Detection/RNNs) is a plus</li><li>
Knowledge of neural net exchange formats (ONNX, NNEF) is a plus</li></ul>
Additional Job Details:<ul><li>
Employment term: 40 hours/week.</li><li>
Hybrid work.</li><li>
Competitive benefits.</li></ul>
Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments.
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We&rsquo;re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can&rsquo;t.</h2></div>

Software Engineer II: AI Compiler Engineer

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