Senior Hardware Engineer

About The Role

We are partnering with an innovative aerospace and communications technology organization seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to support the sustainment, troubleshooting, and technical recovery of sophisticated satellite communication systems. This highly specialized engineering role will focus on diagnosing and resolving complex issues across high-speed digital, mixed-signal, analog, and RF circuit boards that support mission-critical terrestrial and maritime communication platforms.

This position offers the opportunity to work on advanced hardware technologies, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and serve as a technical leader in extending the operational life of complex communication systems deployed around the world.

Compensation

Direct hire with full benefits

Salary: $155,500 – $246,000

Incentives: Comprehensive benefits package and additional performance-based compensation opportunities

Location:

Must be based in Phoenix area, 5 days onsite per week

Work Status

U.S. Citizenship required.

Primary Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve failures occurring within advanced electronic assemblies used in satellite communication systems.
Perform detailed board-level and component-level diagnostics on high-speed digital designs incorporating processors, programmable logic devices, memory architectures, storage interfaces, and communication chipsets.
Evaluate and troubleshoot mixed-signal and analog circuitry, including data conversion, clocking, filtering, amplification, and power regulation functions.
Analyze power management architectures, including switching regulators, linear supplies, sequencing circuits, and control loop performance.
Support debugging efforts for RF and UHF communication hardware utilizing DSP, FPGA, and embedded processing technologies.
Utilize laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF measurement equipment, digital multimeters, and specialized programming tools to isolate root causes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and program teams to drive effective corrective actions and product recovery efforts.
Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians supporting multiple product lines and customer programs.
Partner with test engineering teams to develop validation methodologies, diagnostic procedures, and test coverage improvements.
Contribute to long-term hardware sustainment initiatives, including component obsolescence mitigation and alternative part qualification efforts.
Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, engineering procedures, and recovery processes that improve operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Develop deep technical expertise across supported platforms and contribute recommendations for future hardware enhancements and architectural improvements.

Candidate Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience working with complex electronic hardware, including high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit designs.
Strong understanding of modern serial communication standards and interfaces, including DDR memory technologies, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, SATA, LVDS, and related protocols.
Knowledge of RF and UHF circuit functions, including frequency conversion, amplification, filtering, attenuation, and impedance matching techniques.
Experience using advanced electronic test and measurement equipment in laboratory or production environments.
Familiarity with embedded hardware architectures, processors, memory subsystems, high-speed interconnects, and SERDES technologies.
Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, and technical design documentation.
Demonstrated success troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware failures at both the subsystem and component level.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across distributed technical teams.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to engineering best practices and review processes.
Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability for technical deliverables and project outcomes.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing or supporting firmware for embedded controllers, programmable logic devices, SoCs, or related hardware platforms.
Familiarity with creating custom diagnostic tools and test solutions for hardware analysis and fault isolation.
Experience using electronic design automation tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of high-speed backplane and modular system architectures.
Experience with scripting and automation languages such as Python, Perl, or comparable tools.
Familiarity with FPGA development environments and programmable logic workflows.
Experience working within Linux-based development or test environments.
Exposure to LabVIEW or other automated test and measurement software frameworks.

About Sayva Solutions:

Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation, and human resources professional services firm focused on building long-term relationships through teamwork and doing what’s best for others. By partnering with Sayva, you gain access to an experienced team with a strong network of trusted clients, market insights, and personalized career guidance. We help you navigate opportunities that align with your professional and personal goals, ensuring you are prepared, informed, and positioned for success in your job search.

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