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Digital Design Engineer at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions | LAYIQ

Design, develop, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
Translate system and hardware requirements into detailed digital hardware architectures and designs
Develop hardware architecture including block diagrams, interfaces, and design concepts
Perform schematic capture and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers throughout the physical design process
Select processors, FPGAs, memory devices, interface components, and other electronic parts
Conduct component evaluations, parts selection, and technical trade studies
Design hardware incorporating digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART
Support complex, multi-layer PCB/CCA development and apply appropriate electrical and physical design constraints
Perform design analysis and simulation prior to hardware fabrication
Support signal and power integrity analysis as appropriate to the design
Develop test plans and procedures for hardware verification
Perform laboratory checkout, troubleshooting, debugging, and integration using standard electronic test equipment
Collaborate with FPGA, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, test, and other engineering disciplines
Support designs through development, integration, qualification, and transition into production
Required Qualifications: Digital Design Engineer II – Approximately 2+ Years
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of relevant digital electronics, hardware design, or circuit card development experience
Experience with digital circuit design, analysis, simulation, or testing
Understanding of schematic design and PCB/CCA development processes
Experience working with processors, FPGAs, memory, or digital communication interfaces
Hands-on laboratory experience using electronic test and measurement equipment
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Digital Design Engineer III – Approximately 5+ Years
In addition to the qualifications above: 5+ years of experience developing and designing electronic circuits, CCAs, or multi-assembly electronic systems
Experience developing and supporting complex, multi-layer circuit card assemblies
Proficiency with electronic design and simulation tools used for schematic development, PCB design support, and hardware analysis
Experience with requirements analysis, parts selection, trade studies, hardware architecture, and schematic capture
Experience supporting PCB physical layout and applying appropriate design constraints
Ability to independently support hardware checkout, troubleshooting, and integration
Digital Design Engineer IV – Approximately 8+ Years
In addition to the qualifications above: 8+ years of experience developing digital electronics, circuit card assemblies, and/or multi-assembly electronic systems
Demonstrated ability to take a hardware design from requirements or initial block-diagram concept through detailed design, hardware fabrication, test, and integration
Strong understanding of the complete PCB/CCA design process
Advanced experience with schematic capture, design analysis, simulation, and design verification prior to hardware execution
Experience developing complex hardware incorporating processors, FPGAs, memory, and high-speed digital interfaces
Strong background developing multi-layer CCAs and defining or applying hardware design constraints
Ability to provide technical direction, mentor less-experienced engineers, and lead hardware development activities
Experience supporting programs through development and transition into production
Preferred Skills: Experience designing electronics for missile, aerospace, avionics, defense, or other high-reliability applications
Experience with high-speed digital electronics
Experience with homogeneous or heterogeneous multiprocessor architectures
Familiarity with FPGA development and integration
Familiarity with embedded software and hardware/software integration
Experience with signal integrity and/or power integrity analysis
Experience troubleshooting prototype hardware in a laboratory environment
Experience supporting hardware throughout the complete product development lifecycle
Previous experience developing electronics within regulated, mission-critical, or safety-critical environments
This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Responsibilities and compensation will be aligned to the selected level.
The QDSS Advantage: At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

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