Senior Hardware Design/Sustaining Engineer
Job in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85002, USA
Listed on 2026-06-25
Listing for:
Kforce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview:
An engineering technology company in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. This is a direct-hire role with high visibility to the hiring manager. This role focuses on debug, analysis, and recovery of complex communication system boards, including high-speed digital, mixed-signal, and UHF RF designs. The engineer will drive root cause analysis at system and component level, support board recovery, and help extend product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Troubleshoot complex boards with FPGAs, CPLDs, MCUs, DSPs, CPUs, DDR, SATA, eMMC
* Analyze mixed-signal, analog, RF, and power circuits (SMPS, LDOs, filters, amplifiers, oscillators)
* Diagnose UHF RF and embedded communication systems
* Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF meters, JTAG/I2C, custom test setups) to isolate failures
* Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams on debug, validation, and recovery
* Develop documentation and support test strategy and lifecycle sustainment
* Assist with EOL component replacement and provide technical guidance on improvements
* This position involves a lot of sustaining with some redesign of already existing systems
* Bachelor's in Electrical, Computer, or similar engineering discipline
* 8-12+ years in high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit design/debug
* Strong experience with DDR, LVDS, Ethernet, USB, SATA, PCI/PCIe, SFP+
* Solid understanding of embedded architectures (CPU, memory, SERDES, I/O buses)
* Proven debugging skills at board and component level
* Ability to read schematics, layouts, and BOMs
* Experience with JTAG, I2C, SPI tools
* Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Preferred
Skills:
* Experience with UHF RF systems (amplifiers, mixers, filters, impedance matching)
* Background in sustainment, repair, or product recovery environments
Additional Details:
* 100% onsite in Phoenix
* Up to 10% travel
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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