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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Engineer - **Company:** RESOURCETEK LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Unit Testing, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Signal Integrity, Visual Systems, PIC Microcontroller, Hfss, Mentor Graphics, Ansys - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=10e376e535fc6377 ## About the Role * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics * Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 5 plus years' relevant experience (high-speed board design) * High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition) and EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS) is a must * Experience in Coherent Pluggable XCVR design a big plus. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite * Experience with high-speed RF measurements and characterization equipment * Strong fundamentals in EM and RF such as impedance matching, S-parameters * Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Logic, Analyzer, Function Generator, and BER test sets * Experience in fiber optics test and measurements, * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering * Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (schematics), Hyperlynx (SI, PI), SW proficiency is a plus * Experience with coherent optical systems is a plus. * Knowledgeable on optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU is highly desirable * Proven competency in the areas of signal integrity management utilizing Ansys HFSS is highly desirable * Working experience of optical transceivers is a bonus * Programming skills in LabView, Python, or Matlab for test purposes is a bonus Success Criteria * Able to drive design teams, component vendors and manufacturing partners * Able to generate high quality design documents (High level design and Unit Test) * Good communication skills, both written and verbal * Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision * Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field * Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job ## Description The Senior Hardware Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing Coherent Pluggable Optical Transceiver modules for metro, core and data center applications. Senior Engineer will have a proven competency in the areas of electronic design, Microcontrollers and Signal Integrity management., * Develop block diagrams and schematics from initial concept phase * Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production * Create Hardware Unit Design specification and test plans * Work cross functionally within all R&D disciplines in order to meet design objectives * Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract manufacturers * Provide guidance to CAD designers during PCB design * Work closely with layout engineers * Work closely with the FPGA/FW/Test engineering team during integration phase of the product * Utilize Ansys "HFFS" 3D solver for circuit design and high speed simulations * Complete the full product design life cycle on a portion of the system involving multiple components * Work independently on the assigned design activities with minimal supervision * Understand the product architecture, design, processes, tools, etc. required to perform their assigned design activities ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)