Senior Hardware Design Engineer

DescriptionKforce's client, a growing Engineering Technology company in the Northwest Phoenix, AZ area, is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this search assignment. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, aggressive annual bonus, 401K matching, etc. This position is 100% onsite.Summary:We are working directly with the hiring manager to identify a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team developing next-generation connected products. This hands-on role will focus on the design, development, testing, and support of advanced electronic hardware systems, working closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams.Responsibilities:* Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain electronic hardware for new and existing products* Lead analog and digital circuit design efforts from concept through production* Collaborate cross-functionally to develop reliable, high-quality products with an emphasis on simplicity and time-to-market* Create design documentation, schematics, test plans, and validation procedures* Troubleshoot complex hardware and system-level issues* Support product deployment, manufacturing activities, and customer technical needs* Contribute to embedded firmware and low-power system design* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support ISO 9001:2015 quality standardsRequirements* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field* Prefers 10-12+ years of electronic hardware design and development experience* Experience with low-power embedded systems and microcontrollers such as Cortex, MSP430, PIC, or similar would be ideal* Experience with battery-powered products, power supply design, and manufacturing processes would be a plus* Embedded C and/or Firmware development (bare-metal programming experience) is preferred* Strong background in analog circuit design (highly preferred) and digital electronic design* Expertise in PCB design using Altium or similar CAD tools* Knowledge of electrical, electronic, electromagnetic engineering design principles and the physics behind them* Knowledge of communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Wi-Fi, RFID, TCP/IP, NFC, and UWB* Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skillsNice to have:* Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 environment* Technical leadership experience* RF circuit design and FCC/IC certification experience* Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and hardware security technologies* Exposure to Machine Learning applicationsWhy Join:This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative electronic products while working alongside a talented multidisciplinary engineering team. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and taking products from concept to market, we would love to hear from you.Job TypeDirect HireCompensation145000 - $175000