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Hardware Design Engineer 3

InterImage, Inc., Fort George Meade, MD, United States


Active US Security Clearance With Polygraph Required
We are seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to support advanced technology initiatives focused on system-level design. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands‑on environment, working across the full hardware development lifecycle—from concept through fabrication and validation.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop ASIC, FPGA, and SoC-based microelectronic systems

Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of hardware designs

Develop and maintain HDL code using Verilog and/or VHDL

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and hardware requirements

Conduct design analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Support physical design processes including synthesis, place‑and‑route, and timing closure

Interface with fabrication teams and support semiconductor manufacturing efforts

Utilize industry‑standard EDA tools for schematic capture, simulation, and verification

Required Qualifications

Experience designing and developing ASICs, FPGAs, and/or SoCs

Strong proficiency in HDL coding (Verilog and/or VHDL)

Deep understanding of digital logic design and analog circuit fundamentals

Solid knowledge of computer architecture and semiconductor physics

Experience with physical ASIC design, including place‑and‑route tools

Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes

Hands‑on experience with commercial EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with advanced node semiconductor design

Familiarity with mixed‑signal design and verification

Experience working in DoD, IC, or other mission‑critical environments

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge hardware technologies

Exposure to full lifecycle microelectronics development

Collaborative, engineering‑driven environment

Strong potential for long‑term growth and technical ownership

Technical Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Twelve (12) years’ experience as a Hardware Design Engineer in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.

Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Benefits

401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay

PTO: 20 days per year

Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant

$50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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