Hardware Engineers - Phoenix

We have an immediate need for Hardware Engineers to join our team on-site in Phoenix. We have the ability to hire candidates either as a Direct Hire or as a Contractor. This position requires on-site presence of five days a week.

Pay: $80/hr - $120/hr DOE – Contract

Compensation: $75,000 - $145,000 - Direct

We are looking for engineers that can run Python scripts on low-level hardware interfaces. Must be knowledgeable about hardware interfaces and have hardware troubleshooting skills. Must be able to work independently and coordinate with various product teams. The job will also involve providing weekly status and sharing information and best practices with other members of the teams.

• Develop, maintain, and debug Python-based hardware validation scripts for board-level and interface-level testing.
• Translate hardware requirements into executable test procedures and pass/fail criteria.

• Hands-on with interfaces like UART/RS-422/RS-485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet/CAN (as relevant).
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators.

• Root-cause failures across script logic, firmware, and hardware bring-up issues.
• Perform triage with clear issue isolation: test setup vs script defect vs hardware defect.

• Write maintainable, modular Python with logging, retries/timeouts, and robust error handling.
• Use version control (Git), code reviews, and basic CI/test execution workflows.

• Maintain requirement-to-test traceability and test evidence (logs, captures, summaries).
• Document setup instructions, known failure modes, and reusable troubleshooting playbooks.

• Own test development from test design through lab execution and closure.
• Proactively improve script reliability and test throughput.

Performance Software is engaged in the design of Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes avionics and space applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, and Datalink Applications. Our customers include Commercial and Defense-related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998 and has locations in Phoenix, AZ and other cities with remote employees across the states.

Our foundation emphasizes clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between departments, and productivity. This builds trust and provides flexibility and work-life balance.

Full-time team members receive competitive salaries plus a company-contributed 12% of salary to an individual IRA per paycheck. Flexible hours. Health/dental/vision insurance coverage plus STD/LTD, paid sick time, vacation days, and major holidays. Hourly employees are paid a competitive rate with medical/dental/vision benefits available.

Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.