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# Electronic Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** QuEST Defense
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, AutoCAD, Altium Designer, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Routing, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23d51b27006a18c8

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
 * 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware / PCB design
 * Proven experience owning full lifecycle PCB development (architecture, schematic capture, layout, validation, and production)
 * Strong experience with component selection and BOM development, including lifecycle and availability considerations
 * Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium preferred or equivalent ECAD tools)
 * Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation
 * Experience using AutoCAD for drawing wiring diagrams
 * Solid understanding of: Signal integrity, Power integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, Thermal design considerations
 * Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) and working with fabrication/assembly vendors
 * Experience supporting production and sustaining engineering efforts
 * Ability to work across electrical and mechanical interfaces (enclosures, packaging, thermal constraints)
 * Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical/regulated environments, * Background in instrumentation & controls (I&C) or control systems hardware
 * Exposure to DFM/DFA or working with manufacturing teams
 * Experience supporting integration or system-level testing
 * Familiarity with design documentation and engineering processes
 * Experience working on complex or multi-board systems

## Description

* Own full lifecycle PCB design and development from concept through production and sustaining support
 * Define design approach, including requirements interpretation, architecture, and component selection
 * Develop schematic capture, PCB layout, routing, and placement using tools such as Altium
 * Establish board-level design considerations including signal integrity, power distribution, EMI, and thermal performance
 * Perform and support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation activities
 * Develop and execute integration and system-level testing, documenting results and resolving issues
 * Create manufacturing test procedures and support production readiness, including DFM/DFA considerations
 * Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues across development and production environments
 * Support mechanical integration, including enclosure, packaging, and thermal constraints
 * Provide production and sustaining engineering support, including issue resolution and design updates
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful delivery
 * Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to define scope, review designs, and assess technical risks