Hardware Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Engineer for a world leading technology company located in the Raleigh Durham, North Carolina area. The Hardware Engineer role is hybrid working 2 days onsite in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.  A successful candidate for the Hardware Engineer role will have an interest or background within security.

Responsibilities for the Hardware Engineer include:

• Design, implement, test, and support hardware and firmware-based security technologies
• Develop solutions to improve the trustworthiness of embedded systems and Cisco products
• Assist internal product teams with deploying security technologies
• Create documentation, reference code, and scripts to support adoption and verification
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, including HDL code assessments
• Investigate emerging security threats and technologies, including Post Quantum Cryptography
• Apply malware forensic analysis techniques to enhance product security features

Requirements for the Hardware Engineer include:

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 1+ years of experience with FPGA design and/or verification using Verilog
• Experience with embedded CPU systems and hardware debugging in lab environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, evaluation boards)
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPUs, boot architecture, and scripting (Python, Linux shell)
• Plus: Knowledge of security design principles and Post Quantum Cryptography standards (LMS/XMSS, ML-DSA)

Compensation for the Hardware Engineer:

• $115,000 – $150,000 annually
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
• This job opens for applications on August 25, 2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Security Hardware Engineer, FPGA, Verilog, Embedded Systems, Post Quantum Cryptography, CNSA, Malware Analysis, Secure Architecture

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