Hardware Engineer

Salary: $79,000 - 135,000 per year
Requirements:
We require experience across the embedded hardware product lifecycle, including design, testing, and integration. We look for proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium. We require experience developing embedded firmware for microprocessors. We value hands-on full lifecycle design, development, and testing of microelectronics and custom embedded systems. We need strong bare-metal C/C++ programming skills for microcontrollers. We prefer experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or a related discipline is required; a masters degree is preferred. We require an active Secret clearance, with the ability to qualify for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access, and U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance. We value strong independent work habits, clear cross-functional communication, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to changing workloads.
Responsibilities:
We translate high-level needs into integrated engineering solutions. We perform technical trade-off assessments to weigh risk, cost, and benefits when making design decisions. We design and integrate custom electrical circuits and durable mechanical packaging. We develop bare-metal C/C++ firmware for microcontrollers using test-driven development practices. We manage source code and configuration through GitLab. We may develop full-stack applications, including SQL-based components, C++ services, and React/Next.js interfaces. We conduct developmental testing and evaluate proposed solutions. We follow program configuration management and documentation standards. We work in a primarily office and lab-based environment with minimal travel.
Technologies:
Docker Embedded Firmware GitLab Hardware Support Kubernetes React SQL Security
More:
We are SimVentions, a 100% employee-owned company and a repeated Virginia Best Places to Work honoree. We offer a family-friendly, collaborative culture where we build innovative technology that supports U.S. warfighters and drives customer success. Our team enjoys comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, competitive retirement options, financial counseling, continuing education assistance, paid time off, and additional wellness and employee support programs. We also provide a business-casual work environment, excellent facilities and tools, open communication, employee appreciation events, and opportunities to get involved in company activities and interest groups.
last updated 31 week of 2026