Softworld, a Kelly Company · 6 hours ago
Hardware Engineer - Core Compute
Sterling Heights, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $65/hr
10+ years expSoftworld, a Kelly Company, is a leading U.S. defense contractor seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to support the design and development of ruggedized computing and interface hardware for ground combat vehicle systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams across the full hardware lifecycle, focusing on advanced processing and target detection hardware.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and development of ruggedized computing and interface hardware for defense systems
Hardware architecture analysis, trade studies, and engineering reviews
Schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout support
Embedded processor and microcontroller hardware design and integration
Hardware debug, test, qualification, and production support
Support for MOSA/SOSA-aligned system architectures and target detection applications
Collaborate with systems, software, and manufacturing teams to support end-to-end hardware development
Review and develop hardware and software requirements and associated test plans
Perform hands-on hardware debugging, validation, and design fixes
Maintain detailed documentation, revision tracking, and configuration control
Participate in technical reviews and provide engineering support throughout the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
10+ years of experience designing, debugging, and testing electrical hardware for embedded or computing systems
Experience with ruggedized hardware designs supporting defense or mission-critical environments
Knowledge across multiple hardware domains including digital and analog circuit design, PCB layout, embedded microprocessor and microcontroller hardware design, and high-speed signal integrity
Familiarity with open architecture standards and technologies such as MOSA, SOSA, GCIA, and TSN
Experience working with industry-standard interfaces including PCIe, USB, RS-422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, and CAN
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Target Detection hardware experience
FPGA design and simulation experience using Xilinx toolsets
Experience with graphics, video, and display interfaces
Familiarity with military design and test standards including MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-464, and MIL-810
Previous experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs
Company
Softworld, a Kelly Company
Softworld has developed expertise across five distinct staffing and consulting practices over the past 25 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2023-01-24
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