Senior Electronics Design Engineer

NR Consulting; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join onsite. The role focuses on mixed-signal electronics, RF/microwave, and high-speed digital hardware design, with responsibilities across the product lifecycle from prototyping to production support.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in board-level electronics, strong RF/analog expertise, FPGA support, and hands-on lab experience with VNA, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in board-level electronics hardware design, particularly analog and RF/microwave engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF/analog circuit design and high-speed digital hardware design principles.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and electronic simulation tools.
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools, as well as PCB development platforms.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, impedance matching, and high-speed communication interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mixed-signal electronic circuits and PCBs integrating RF/microwave, analog, and high-speed digital technologies.
• Perform RF design, circuit simulation, impedance matching, transmission line analysis, and hardware validation.
• Lead board-level hardware development, including schematic design, PCB layout coordination, hardware bring-up, and characterization.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers on complex, high-density multilayer board designs.
• Address signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed interface design challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at board and system levels, including RF performance and digital interface problems.
• Support FPGA development and create software tools for hardware testing and validation.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, validation procedures, and testing methodologies for prototypes and production units.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Provide production support, technical documentation, and assistance with customer-related engineering issues.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Analog circuit design

High-speed digital design

PCB design

Schematic capture

FPGA development

Signal integrity

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VNA

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

PCB design tools

Schematic capture tools

FPGA design tools

Job description

NR Consultingis currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Electronics Design Engineer for an opportunity in Littleton, CO – Onsite!

Position Title: Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Littleton, CO – Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2026.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Salary Range: $110K - $130K per Annum plus Benefits

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Design Engineer with expertise in mixed-signal electronics, RF/microwave engineering, analog circuitry, and high-speed digital hardware design.

This position involves designing and developing advanced electronic hardware that integrates RF/analog and high-speed digital technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with complex PCB architectures, FPGA-based platforms, signal and power integrity, hardware validation, and troubleshooting.

The role offers opportunities to contribute throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from initial design and prototyping to testing, production support, and customer-facing technical activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mixed-signal electronic circuits and PCBs integrating RF/microwave, analog, and high-speed digital technologies.
• Perform RF design, circuit simulation, impedance matching, transmission line analysis, and hardware validation.
• Lead board-level hardware development, including schematic design, PCB layout coordination, hardware bring-up, and characterization.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers on complex, high-density multilayer board designs.
• Address signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed interface design challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at board and system levels, including RF performance and digital interface problems.
• Support FPGA development and create software tools for hardware testing and validation.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, validation procedures, and testing methodologies for prototypes and production units.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Provide production support, technical documentation, and assistance with customer-related engineering issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in board-level electronics hardware design, particularly analog and RF/microwave engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF/analog circuit design and high-speed digital hardware design principles.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and electronic simulation tools.
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools, as well as PCB development platforms.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, impedance matching, and high-speed communication interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in analog, RF, and digital electronics hardware design.
• Experience with advanced FPGA architectures and development environments.
• Familiarity with FPGA programming using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with RF-focused FPGA platforms and associated development tools.
• Knowledge of embedded processing architectures, including ARM and x86.
• Familiarity with high-speed interface standards such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and related communication protocols.
• Experience designing electronics for demanding or rugged operating environments, particularly aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Windows Batch for engineering automation and testing.
• Experience supporting electronic products throughout the complete development lifecycle, from concept and design through production and end-of-life support.

About NR Consulting

Founded in 2005, NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, technology services, and recruitment strategy, trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with a Global Delivery Center in India, NR Consulting partners with clients to drive innovation, accelerate business outcomes, and deliver scalable talent solutions across industries such as engineering, information technology, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

With a strong belief in the power of people and performance, NR Consulting has built a reputation for excellence in direct hire, contract staffing, and project-based consulting. Our commitment to integrity, diversity, and client success has enabled us to consistently deliver top-tier professionals who help businesses achieve their strategic and operational goals.

Guided by our core values — People First, Accountability, Excellence, and Partnership — we take pride in fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our multicultural teams work collaboratively across geographies to provide agile, high-quality, and results-driven solutions that make a measurable difference.

NR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.