Hardware Engineer at Nokia Federal Solutions Inc.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware architecture, Embedded systems, Networking hardware, Wireless communication, PCB design, Schematic capture, Signal integrity, Power integrity, Thermal management, RF subsystem integration, Tactical systems, System integration, Technical leadership, Design for manufacturability, Debugging, SWaP optimization

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Job Title: Hardware Engineer Employment Type: Full-time, On-site (majority of time in office, 4+ days per week required) Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen (due to the nature of the work involving sensitive tactical/military systems) About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and fielding of advanced integrated networking and computing systems for tactical (military) applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) networking and wireless communication technologies to create rugged, high-performance systems suitable for challenging operational environments. The ideal candidate is a proven technical leader with deep expertise in modern hardware design who can guide a multidisciplinary team from concept through deployment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the hardware architecture, design, development, integration, testing, and field support of tactical networking and computing systems built on commercial technologies. • Stay current with the latest networking and wireless communication chipsets (including 4G/5G, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and related RF components) and evaluate their suitability for tactical applications. • Define system architecture and hardware requirements to meet performance, size, weight, power (SWaP), thermal, and environmental constraints typical of military use. • Develop schematics, select components, define PCB stack-ups, oversee PCB layout, and manage signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management/cooling solutions. • Lead hands-on hardware bring-up, debug, integration with software/firmware, and system-level testing in both lab and field environments. • Collaborate closely with software engineers, RF engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration and overall system performance. • Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical trade studies to drive technical decisions. • Mentor and guide a team of hardware engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability. • Support production transition efforts, including design for manufacturability (DFM) and coordination with contract manufacturers. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred). • 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development, with a strong focus on embedded systems, networking hardware, or wireless communication platforms. • Deep knowledge of current-generation networking and wireless communication chipsets and modules. • Strong expertise in board-level design including schematic capture, PCB stack-up definition, high-speed signal routing, power integrity, and thermal/cooling design. • Experience with full product development lifecycle — from architecture definition through schematic design, layout, bring-up, verification, and fielding. • U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances. Desired Qualifications • Experience designing hardware for tactical, military, or rugged environments (MIL-STD, environmental qualification, SWaP optimization). • Background in 4G/5G, IP networking hardware, or RF subsystem integration. • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes, etc.) and associated signal integrity challenges. • Prior work transitioning hardware designs to production with contract manufacturers. • Experience with thermal analysis, cooling solutions, and ruggedization techniques for deployed systems. What We Offer • Opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge tactical communications and computing systems with direct national security impact. • Competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. • Collaborative, mission-driven environment with significant technical autonomy and responsibility. • Professional development support in a growing organization. If you are a hands-on, technically strong hardware leader passionate about delivering reliable, high-performance systems for our warfighters, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead the hardware architecture, design, development, and integration of tactical networking and computing systems for military applications. Oversee the full product lifecycle, including hands-on bring-up, testing, and production transition while mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team.