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Digital Hardware Design Engineer

APR Consulting
Scottsdale, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/30/2026
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Digital Hardware Design Engineer position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will support the development of secure, mission-critical hardware used in tactical and defense communication systems. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience). U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ – or full remote
Position: Digital Hardware Design Engineer
Contract: 12 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $58.38/hour
Schedule: First /Second Shift

CLEARANCE:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.

In this role you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:
  • Design and develop digital hardware for tactical and defense communication systems
  • Perform schematic capture and PCB/PWB layout for digital subsystems
  • Work with ARM processors, microcontrollers, and high-speed memory interfaces (DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR4)
  • Design and integrate digital interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and SDIO
  • Support hardware bring-up, debug, and verification using laboratory test equipment
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams
  • Support the full product lifecycle including design for manufacturing and design for test
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship is required
Clearance Requirements:
  • Secret clearance obtainable
  • Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
  • Digital schematic capture and PCB/PWB layout experience
  • Experience with high-speed digital design and memory interfaces
  • Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
  • Experience with Siemens Xpedition or similar EDA tools
  • Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycle (DFM/DFT)
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity analysis
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is a plus
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DoD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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