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    Frontgrade

    Aerospace & Defense

    Digital Hardware Engineer II

    Colorado Springs, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - Exempt
    • Minimum Salary: 84,000
    • Maximum Salary: 105,000

    The Digital Hardware Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of high-reliability digital electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role independently executes complex hardware designs while collaborating with FPGA, firmware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver products that meet performance, reliability, and schedule objectives.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop hardware designs for Space grade and High Reliability modules.  This includes component selection, schematic capture, creation of design constraints and oversight of the layout process.
    • Perform component trade studies and part selection.
    • Develop interface requirements.
    • Identify and resolve hardware issues during development and post-production.
    • Work with software teams, firmware teams, manufacturing teams, and other engineers to integrate hardware and software solutions.
    • Create detailed documentation for designs, testing procedures, and other relevant information.
    • Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.
    • Participate in peer design reviews

    Qualifications

    Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. OR (6) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
    • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR No experience required in lieu of Masters Degree.

      Preferred Qualifications:

    • Design experience with ARM or Intel based microprocessors.
    • Design with AMD And/Or Lattice FPGA’s
    • Proficiency in schematic capture with Siemens DXDesigner or Altium Designer
    • Experience with the design, constraint and integration of high-speed interfaces. (e.g., PCIe Gen 3/4, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, DDR4).
    • High current/low voltage switching power supply experience
    • Experience collaborating with embedded software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless product verification and successful integration of hardware with FPGA and software functionality.
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
    • Experience with Hyperlynx SI/PI
    • Experience in Rad hard or high reliability design

    About Us

    About Frontgrade
    At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.
    Why Work for Us
    We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.
    Additional Information
    This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws.  As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
    Other benefits include:
    • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
    • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
    • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
    • Career Opportunity and Growth
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
    • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
    • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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