Talentbridge
Chandler, Arizona
10/28/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Senior Hardware Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ Schedule: Onsite 5 Days a Week Build the Hardware Powering the Future of Satellite Communications We're looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team developing the next generation of satellite modem technology . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer who enjoys taking complex designs from concept through testing, bring-up, and production. You'll play a key role in designing and developing advanced hardware for satellite communication products, working closely with FPGA, RF, software, and systems engineers to bring innovative solutions to life. What You'll Do Design, develop, and document next-generation hardware for satellite modems and related products Develop FPGA-based satellite modem designs integrated on PCBs Own key aspects of the hardware development lifecycle, including: Component selection Schematic design and PCB layout Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis Board bring-up, testing, and debugging Work with high-speed digital interfaces, memory, clocks, power distribution, and communications hardware Collaborate closely with engineering leadership and multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges Help drive designs from initial concept through successful testing and implementation Communicate technical concepts clearly across engineering and cross-functional teams What You Bring 5 years of hardware design experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Strong experience designing communications systems and digital hardware Hands-on experience with: FPGAs and circuit design Microprocessors DDR/LPDDR, Flash, SPI NOR, and eMMC memory PLLs, clock distribution, and fanout buffers Differential and single-ended signaling and termination techniques Power Distribution Network (PDN) design and analysis Ethernet PHY and switch chips SERDES interfaces ADCs and DACs Experience with laboratory equipment including: Oscilloscopes Spectrum analyzers Vector network analyzers Logic analyzers Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working in multidisciplinary, cross-functional, and matrixed engineering organizations Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio Even Better If You Have Working knowledge of SATCOM waveforms and satellite communications Experience with RF/L-band design and PCB layout Hands-on soldering and hardware rework experience Experience mentoring engineers or taking on technical leadership responsibilities An active DoD clearance or the ability to obtain one Why This Opportunity? This is more than a traditional hardware design role. You'll have the opportunity to work on mission-critical satellite communication technology , tackle challenging high-speed hardware problems, and see your designs move from the engineering bench into real-world applications. If you're a hands-on hardware engineer who loves solving difficult technical problems and wants to work on cutting-edge SATCOM technology , we'd love to hear from you.