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Senior Digital Design Engineer

Digital Prospectors
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Mar 29, 2025
Position:Senior Digital Design Engineer

Location:Greater Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 to 4 days onsite)

Length:6+ months

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Digital Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-reliability digital electronics in a variety of applications, including processor boards, FPGA, SOC boards, memory applications (DDR), and high-speed I/O systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping digital hardware architectures and leading the development of cutting-edge electronic solutions. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in engineering, problem-solving, and project management to contribute to the design and implementation of advanced electronics systems.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate project and system requirements into clearly defined hardware architectures.
  • Design and/or develop instruments including microprocessors, power systems, and analog components.
  • Address complex issues and ensure timely project completion, while working collaboratively with technical teams.
  • Build, test, and debug prototypes, while preparing documentation for manufacturing and product support.
  • Conduct research to implement innovative solutions for complex, next-generation designs.
  • Work with engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for product development.
  • Take ownership of solving complex problems with minimal guidance, adapting to evolving requirements as needed.
  • Design and manage electronic architecture independently, while also providing insight based on simulation results.
  • Identify potential risks at the program/system level and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
  • Lead projects involving multiple engineers, effectively communicating progress and challenges to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, offering constructive feedback and support.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required (Master's degree is preferred).
  • 5-7 years of experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessors, and embedded computing.
  • Strong understanding of design principles and general computer architecture.
  • Ability to write detailed design specifications and documentation.
  • Programming and coding skills, particularly in embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and board layout design.
  • Expertise in embedded systems integration and debugging.
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools such as HyperLynx and ANSYS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering theories and practices.
  • Familiarity with Mentor Graphics PCB design tools is preferred.
  • Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flows is a plus.
  • Knowledge of design standards for harsh environments (i.e., RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810) is highly desirable.
  • Active security clearance is strongly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance must be able to obtain a secret clearance upon starting this position.
  • Candidates must be a United States Citizen and based locally.

Selected candidate will be subject to a post offer background check and must be able to maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, relegation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; US citizenship is required. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

Come see why DPC has achieved:

  • 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 'Employee's Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor.
  • Voted 'Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For' seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a 'Best Company to Work For' by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.

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