Hardware Engineer

Job Overview: Our client is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to design, implement, integrate, and test digital and RF systems, focusing on communication devices. As part of a small, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation communications technology through design reviews, trade studies, and hands-on hardware testing., * Design, implement, and review PCBs for RF communications systems, including RF and power distribution.

• Conduct testing and validation to ensure hardware reliability and performance.
• Analyze schematic diagrams for custom and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware.
• Develop and maintain requirements documents, functional specifications, interface control documents, and engineering wiring diagrams.
• Create and execute project test plans, supporting both lab and field testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, software, and signal processing engineers to implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Provide technical expertise on hardware solutions, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support customer integration and troubleshooting efforts.
• Interface with PCB vendors to communicate requirements and feedback.

Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Testing, Trade Studies, Hardware Quality Assurance, Cross-Functional, Radio Frequency, Hardware Design, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Communication Systems, * Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.).
• RF design experience for receivers and transmitters.
• Proficiency in RF cascade analysis, balancing gain, noise figure, and linearity in system design.
• Strong knowledge of RF theory and practical application in real-world problem-solving.
• Understanding of analog data converters (ADCs/DACs) and their interfacing with RF front-end systems.
• Experience with Linux for testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PCB circuits, including power and control signals.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (preferred but not required).
• Ability to independently identify hardware components for project requirements and assist in procurement.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hardware engineering.
• Active SECRET Security Clearance (required).

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in RF Engineering.
• Experience designing PCBs for communication systems.
• Familiarity with COTS electronic hardware solutions.