Senior Digital Hardware Designer

Aleron; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 261,744,000 - 281,030,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Senior Digital Hardware Designer to lead the development of advanced digital systems for mission-critical applications in a defense-focused environment.

You will design, test, and implement digital hardware, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving customer requirements, while leveraging Mentor Graphics and multi-layer PCB techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of digital hardware design experience.
• 8+ years of schematic capture and hardware development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with multi-layer PCBs and controlled impedance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support advanced digital hardware systems and electronics.
• Create and maintain complex schematics and PCB designs.
• Develop multilayer PCB layouts with controlled-impedance routing and blind micro-via tech.
• Analyze signal integrity, crosstalk, and high-speed digital performance.
• Support design and integration of processors, MCUs, FPGAs, and SoC technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and future tech development.

Skills

Digital hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Signal integrity

FPGA/SoC

Mentorship

DoD environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Senior Digital Hardware Designer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Contract to Direct

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $94.33/ hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Digital Hardware Designer to join a high-performing engineering team focused on developing advanced electronic systems and technologies. In this role, you'll lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of sophisticated digital hardware solutions supporting mission-critical applications, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work on cutting-edge digital hardware technologies supporting critical national security missions.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers in an innovative, research-driven environment.
• Opportunity to lead technical design efforts and mentor junior engineers.
• Flexible work arrangements, including on-site and hybrid options.
• Long-term opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and technical leadership.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This position offers the opportunity to design next-generation digital hardware systems that solve complex technical challenges. You'll play a key role in the development of advanced electronics while helping shape new technologies and engineering solutions that make a meaningful impact.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider - we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and support advanced digital hardware systems and electronic equipment.
• Create and maintain complex schematics and printed circuit board (PCB) designs.
• Develop multilayer PCB layouts incorporating controlled-impedance routing and blind micro-via technologies.
• Analyze and troubleshoot signal integrity, crosstalk, and high-speed digital circuit performance.
• Support the design and integration of processors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to future technology development efforts.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of digital hardware design experience; or Master's degree with 6+ years of digital hardware design experience.
• 8+ years of experience with schematic capture and electronic hardware development.
• 8+ years of experience designing multilayer printed circuit boards with controlled-impedance requirements.
• 5+ years of experience performing signal integrity analysis, crosstalk analysis, and hardware verification.
• 5+ years of experience working with microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and SoC architectures.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and validating complex digital hardware designs.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience using Mentor Graphics or similar advanced PCB design tools.
• High-reliability electronics, aerospace, defense, or space-program experience.
• Experience performing worst-case analysis and stress analysis.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative design solutions.
• Experience working in research and development environments.
• Interest in applying emerging technologies, including AI, to improve design processes and engineering efficiency.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on project schedules and business needs.
• Workplace Options: On-site or Hybrid/Flex arrangements available.
• Work Environment: Advanced engineering and R&D environment supporting sophisticated digital electronics and defense technologies.
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling options may be available, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD Security clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.