Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer – Computing & Interface Products
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $65–$75/hour
Employment Type: Long-term Contract
About the Role
The Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer – Computing and Interface Products is responsible for the full lifecycle development of ruggedized electrical hardware, including requirements definition, design, debugging, testing, and qualification of circuit boards and assemblies. This role supports advanced processing and interface products with a strong emphasis on Target Detection technologies and emerging MOSA, SOSA, and GCIA requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to lead complex hardware development efforts from concept through production in a highly collaborative, mission-driven engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Hardware Design & Development
- Design and develop electrical components and subsystems for computing, processing, and interface products.
- Support hardware development from concept through production, including design, debug, test, and qualification.
- Perform circuit design, schematic development, component selection, simulation, PCB layout support, and prototype debugging.
- Develop and implement engineering design fixes and coordinate technical solutions across teams.
Systems & Architecture Support
- Support system architecture analysis and trade studies.
- Participate in technical and design reviews.
- Review and develop hardware and software requirements documentation and test plans.
Project Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead small to mid-sized projects, including management of budget, manpower, and technical deliverables.
- Interface with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, and external partners.
- Apply hardware Integrated Product Support (IPS) processes across all phases of development.
Documentation & Configuration Management
- Maintain detailed records of design changes, debug activities, and hardware/software revisions.
- Ensure disciplined configuration control and traceability throughout development.
Additional Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
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10+ years of applicable electrical hardware engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency with engineering development and test tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Technical Experience
Experience in many (but not necessarily all) of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Target Detection systems and emerging MOSA, SOSA, GCIA, and TSN requirements.
- Digital and analog circuit design, including power and thermal analysis.
- Microprocessor-based systems and single-board computing platforms (Intel, AMD, ARM, VPX, VME, COM Express).
- Embedded microcontroller hardware and programming (C, C++, Visual Studio).
- Industry-standard interfaces: PCIe, DDRx, USB, SATA, RS-422/485, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, CAN, and solid-state storage.
- Graphics and video interfaces: HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, LVDS.
- FPGA design and simulation using Xilinx toolsets.
- EMI/EMC compliance and high-speed signal integrity design.
- Military standards and testing requirements (MIL-STD-1275, 461, 464, 810).
- Six Sigma design methodologies, including DFMEA and reliability analysis.
Additional Information
- This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible).
- Prior experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs is strongly preferred.
- Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends as required to support program needs.
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