Sr. Electrical Design Engineer IV
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Hardware Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Sr. Electrical Design Engineer IV
Location:
Redmond, WA
We are seeking Hardware Design Engineers to join a highly technical team focused on developing next-generation phased array antenna systems. This work supports customer terminal applications, including residential, automotive, and aviation platforms, with an emphasis on payload-level hardware design rather than pure RF engineering.
Engineers in this role will take ownership of complex, high-speed PCB designs from initial architecture through board bring-up, collaborating closely with layout, systems, and customer-facing teams.
Essential Functions- Lead hardware design efforts for next-generation phased array antenna payloads
- Own schematic design across multi-board systems (up to three boards), including:
- Requirements definition and refinement
- Full schematic capture (hundreds of pages for first-generation designs)
- Coordination with PCB layout teams
- Architect and design high-layer-count PCBs (up to 22-layer boards) with:
- High-speed digital signal routing
- RF signal interfaces
- High-power and complex power distribution networks
- Design and integrate systems using custom ASICs, FPGAs, and high-speed SERDES (up to 26 GHz)
- Apply and manage design constraints, especially for signal integrity and high-speed performance
- Support board bring-up and debugging activities (initial bring-up expected November–December timeframe)
- Identify technical risks early and proactively escalate issues with proposed solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with schematic, layout, and systems engineering teams
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing high-speed digital hardware
- Experience with high-speed interfaces such as:
- DDR memory
- PCIe
- High-speed Ethernet (>10 GHz preferred)
- Proven ability to own hardware designs end-to-end, including:
- Architecture definition
- Subsystem or full board ownership
- Debug and issue resolution with actionable solutions
- Proficiency with professional ECAD tools such as:
- Altium Designer
- Cadence (Allegro/OrCAD)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Working understanding of RF fundamentals (deep RF expertise not required)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams
- Experience with power distribution analysis and power constraint management
- Experience in phased array antenna systems or customer terminal hardware design
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging of complex systems
- Familiarity with constraint-driven design methodologies
- Experience with Mentor Expedition (a plus, not required)
Job Type &
Location:
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $81.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Redmond, WA.
Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.
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