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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Rincon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Systems Engineering, Digital Electronics, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware Design, PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Gitlab, Pcb Layout, Software Version Control, GNSS
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/72155b25-9957-4fb1-a34b-131708c7e8b4/hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
 * 5 years or more of hardware design experience
 * Experience with RF and/or high-speed digital electronics hardware and/or firmware/FPGA design
 * Strong understanding of the fundamental principles of electronics, such as Ohm's law, transmission lines, setup and hold analysis, etc.
 * Ability to generate schematics for high-performance and mixed-signal circuit boards
 * Ability to directly implement or guide others in all aspects of PCB layout, fabrication and assembly processes
 * Strong understanding of the circuit board fabrication and assembly processes including practical considerations for designing manufacturable electronics
 * Strong written communication skills, including the ability to understand complex technical specifications and the ability to develop detailed design documentation
 * Ability to generate procedures, scripts, and instructions used for production and test environments
 * Creative problem solving and the ability to multi-task
 * Strong written communication skills, including the ability to understand complex technical specifications
 * Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:

 * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
 * Knowledge of SDR, GPS, or GNSS/PNT systems
 * Knowledge of the VPX circuit card form-factor
 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and tools (Cameo, DOORS, etc.)
 * Experience ruggedizing electronics for military avionics environments
 * Experience with test equipment like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
 * Experience with Altium Designer and Gitlab
 * Experience with RF and analog circuit design, as well as RF test equipment
 * Working knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCI Express, DDR SDRAM, High-rate Ethernet, USB3, and JESD 204

## Description

Core responsibilities include circuit design, schematic entry, PCB layout, test development, and manufacturing support. The engineer will meet these responsibilities while complying with a Quality Management System (QMS), including supporting design reviews and using document/revision controls. The engineer will work with others on the project team to develop verification/validation plans as well as test procedures. The engineer will support the manufacturing team at planning, new product introduction, and full-rate production phases of the product lifecycle.