Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Kforce Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer in Tempe, AZ to lead the architecture, development, integration, and verification of digital hardware for global communication systems. The role focuses on FPGA/programmable logic, DSP, and embedded software integration, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.

You will own system architecture, including FPGA partitioning and HW/SW interfaces, and guide verification, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex digital hardware design.
• Strong FPGA/programmable logic and embedded systems knowledge.
• Ability to lead cross-functional hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of digital hardware for complex systems.
• Own system architecture, including FPGA partitioning and HW/SW interfaces.
• Lead integration, verification, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.

Skills

Digital hardware

FPGA/programmable logic

Embedded systems

DSP

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the architecture, development, integration, and verification of digital hardware for complex global communication systems. This company offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, strong work-life balance, career growth opportunities, and meaningful mission-driven work.

• Lead digital hardware, FPGA/programmable logic, DSP, and embedded software integration
• Own system architecture, including FPGA partitioning and HW/SW interfaces
• Lead digital hardware integration, verification, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience with complex digital hardware and board-level design
• Strong FPGA/programmable logic and embedded systems experience
• Ability to lead cross-functional hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software efforts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.