Top Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead full lifecycle digital hardware design for FPGA-based circuit cards and subsystems: research, simulation, schematic capture, prototyping, test, integration, production support, and team leadership. Translate system requirements into hardware and test specifications for EW, sensors, and high-speed interfaces.

Design, implement, verify, and optimize FPGA-based digital signal processing systems. Responsibilities include architecture, RTL coding (VHDL/Verilog), HLS, testbench development, simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and hardware debugging for high-speed interfaces and embedded SoC architectures.

Lead full life-cycle digital hardware development using modern FPGAs and high-speed interfaces. Design, prototype, debug, test, and integrate complex circuit cards and subsystems. Translate system specs to hardware/test requirements, work with cross-functional teams, and support production and fielding for defense-related sensing and EW systems.

Design and document ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. Create and update CAD models, engineering drawings, and library parts. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems engineers and manufacturing/quality teams to support producibility, machining, and ASME-compliant drawing practices.

Lead full life-cycle digital hardware development including digital circuit and circuit-card design, FPGA and embedded-processor implementation, simulation, prototyping, test, verification, and field support. Translate system specs into hardware and test requirements while collaborating with manufacturing and program management.

Design, develop, prototype, and test digital hardware and circuit cards across full product lifecycle using FPGAs and embedded processors. Lead small teams, translate system requirements into hardware and test specifications, support integration and fielding for defense/aerospace electronic warfare and sensing systems. On-site role requiring US citizenship and active security clearance.

Design and develop digital hardware and circuit cards through full product lifecycle. Responsibilities include FPGA-based subsystem design, schematic capture, prototyping, simulation, test, integration, and field support for high-speed, RF/EO, and embedded processor interfaces.

Lead full lifecycle FPGA and digital hardware design for EW and sensor systems: system requirements, digital circuit design, FPGA implementation, prototyping, test/verification, production support, and cross-functional team leadership.

The Electrical Design Engineer will design building electrical systems, primarily for healthcare projects, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Responsibilities include system design, project coordination, and technical reporting, with opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

The Analog Design Engineer is responsible for designing complex analog circuits, verifying performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiencies and provide training.

Lead architecture, design, fabrication, testing, and optimization of silicon photonics integrated circuits for coherent long-haul, metro, and pluggable optical systems. Drive PIC specification, link-budget analysis, DFM/DFT practices, cross-functional execution with RFIC/DSP/packaging/foundry partners, and establish simulation and test infrastructures for scalable, high-yield production.

Collaborate on mechanical designs for data center systems, validating performance, overseeing construction, and ensuring designs meet quality benchmarks.

Design and analyze high-speed analog/mixed-signal circuits including ADCs, DACs, and PLLs in advanced CMOS technologies. Engage in layout optimization and testing plans.

Design and develop silicon photonics integrated circuits, leading the development process from design to testing while collaborating on innovative projects.

Lead architecture, design, fabrication, testing, and optimization of silicon photonics integrated circuits for coherent DWDM long-haul and metro systems. Define PIC architecture and specifications, develop link budgets, drive DFM/DFT and test strategies, lead design reviews, and coordinate cross-functional execution with RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, foundry, and test teams to enable high-yield manufacturable coherent transceiver solutions.

Design and develop high-speed photonic integrated circuit devices. Perform RF and electro-optical simulations (HFSS, ADS), execute electrical/optical s-parameter testing, create designed experiments, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with fab, test, reliability, packaging, system, and product engineering to ensure device performance and reliability.

Design engineers will perform concept development, 3D modeling, and detailed component and assembly design; apply GD&T and tolerance stack-ups; iterate prototypes from test feedback; collaborate in design reviews with manufacturing and quality; and manage design documentation and PLM/BOM releases.

Lead full physical design flow for complex SoC blocks and top-level integration from synthesis to GDSII. Drive timing closure, PPA optimization, physical sign-off (DRC/LVS, IR drop, EM), ECOs and tapeout. Collaborate with front-end, verification, DFT, packaging teams and external vendors, develop automation and methodology, and support products through production and spaceflight.

Lead end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII physical design for high-performance SoCs in advanced FinFET nodes. Own synthesis, floorplanning, P&R, CTS, STA, DRC/LVS and sign-off; develop methodologies and automation to optimize PPA; drive timing closure, coordinate package/SI/PI and DFT, manage external PD partners and EDA tool flows, and support post-silicon bring-up and production for spaceflight-qualified designs.

Design, develop, prototype, test, and support mechanical/electromechanical water heater and boiler systems. Create 3D CAD models and GD&T drawings in PTC Creo, develop manufacturing documentation (BOMs, assembly drawings, routers), troubleshoot system issues, liaise with suppliers, and implement manufacturing processes. Hands-on prototyping and knowledge of heat exchangers, thermal transfer, sheet metal, castings, O-rings, piping, and machining required.

Lead mechanical engineering evaluations for data center opportunities, assessing HVAC, cooling, chiller, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling, and critical equipment systems. Conduct facility due diligence, validate capacity and design assumptions, evaluate vendors and deployment risks, and provide feasibility and Go/No-Go recommendations. Support mechanical design strategies, equipment selection, commissioning, and construction readiness while partnering with engineering teams, consultants, and vendors to establish scalable standards for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

Design and validate high-speed packages, develop EDA tools and automation flows, model package structures, and ensure consistency in design processes.

Design, implement, optimize, verify, and debug complex FPGA solutions using RTL, simulation, and advanced testbenches. Collaborate on board-level interfaces, high-speed protocols, RF DSP, hardware integration, and system architecture. Document designs, support project milestones, improve development processes, interface with customers, and mentor junior engineers. Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, hardware, and systems teams to deliver FPGA-based products.

Lead technical design and delivery of PLC-based control systems, including panel layouts, wiring, network architecture, BOMs, and documentation. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, coordinate across disciplines, resolve RFIs/design conflicts, and support commissioning and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with codes and company standards.

Lead design and delivery of PLC-based control systems for building and industrial automation: create PLC I/O architectures, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, network designs, BOMs, and construction documentation; coordinate across disciplines, support commissioning/troubleshooting, perform QA/QC, and mentor junior engineers.