Senior Hardware Engineer / Onsite / Chandler

Motion Recruitment; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead the development of next-generation satellite modem hardware. This full-time onsite role covers complex PCB design, FPGA integration, high-speed interfaces, and rigorous validation across the hardware lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will own hardware designs from selection to board bring-up, collaborate across disciplines, and solve challenging SI/PI problems in a defense and telecom context.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in hardware design and PCB development.
• Experience designing FPGA-based hardware systems and integrating FPGAs.
• Strong schematic capture, PCB design, and high-speed interface experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on hardware engineering and testing.
• Board bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across disciplines.
• Own hardware designs from concept to production.

Skills

PCB design

FPGA design

Schematic capture

High-speed interfaces

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Board bring-up

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Job description

A global leader in telecommunications and satellite communications technology is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer for a full-time position onsite in Chandler, Arizona. This company develops advanced communications systems for commercial, government, and defense customers and is looking for an experienced engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite modem hardware. The position involves complex PCB design, FPGA-based hardware integration, high-speed digital interfaces, signal integrity, power distribution, and hands-on hardware validation.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who loves being involved in the entire hardware development process, from initial design and component selection to board bring-up and testing. You'll have the chance to work on sophisticated satellite communications technology while collaborating with talented engineers across multiple disciplines. The team is looking for someone who can take ownership of challenging hardware designs, solve complex technical problems, and help shape the next generation of communications systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional experience in hardware design and electrical engineering, with senior-level expertise in complex PCB development.
• Experience designing FPGA-based hardware systems and integrating FPGAs with other board-level components.
• Strong schematic capture, PCB design, component selection, and board layout experience.
• Experience with high-speed digital circuit design and interfaces.
• Knowledge of memory technologies including DDR/LPDDR, Flash, SPI NOR, and eMMC.
• Experience with clock distribution, PLLs, differential signaling, and signal termination.
• Strong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and power distribution networks.
• Experience with SERDES, Ethernet PHYs, ADCs, DACs, and related hardware interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, or vector network analyzers.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience designing hardware for satellite communications or RF systems.
• Understanding of SATCOM waveforms and communication system architecture.
• Knowledge of RF and L-band circuit design.
• Experience with soldering, hardware rework, and prototype troubleshooting.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical guidance.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications.

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% PCB Design, Schematic Capture, and Component Integration
• 25% FPGA-Based Hardware and High-Speed Interfaces
• 20% Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and Clock Distribution
• 20% Board Bring-Up, Debugging, and Validation

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Hardware Engineering and Testing
• 20% Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
• 10% Technical Documentation and Design Reviews

  The Offer

  • Full-time employment
  • Onsite in Chandler, Arizona, five days per week
  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Opportunity to design next-generation satellite communications hardware