Senior Hardware Engineer – Gateway Systems

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. Contribute to the development, evaluation, and optimization of electronic hardware and components used in gateway subsystems .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in semiconductor technologies and electronic hardware development, with a strong foundation in circuit analysis and hardware characterization. Proficient in collaborating across engineering disciplines to optimize gateway hardware design and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. Or M.S. In Electrical EngineeringSemiconductor Technologies ExperienceCircuit Simulation Tools ProficiencyHardware Prototyping ExperienceTechnical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Circuit AnalysisHardware CharacterizationElectronic Circuit UnderstandingDevice CharacterizationAnalog And Digital Circuit ConceptsExperimental DesignRoot-Cause AnalysisPython ProficiencyMATLAB ProficiencyElectronic Packaging Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsTechnical Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

OrCADPSpiceMATLABPCB Design Tools

Industry Keywords

MicroelectronicsSemiconductor DevicesRF Communication HardwareTelecommunications InfrastructureHigh-Frequency Electronic Components

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development, evaluation, and optimization of electronic hardware and components used in gateway subsystems
Engineer semiconductor and electronic components for gateway hardware
Perform circuit analysis and hardware characterization
Evaluate hardware interfaces, packaging, and thermal considerations
Evaluate technologies and support continuous improvement
Collaborate with RF, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
Assess emerging technologies and support hardware design decisions
Address component-level performance and integration interfaces
Apply device-level understanding, circuit analysis, experimental characterization, and hardware-development experience to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and scalable gateway hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Devices, or a related engineering discipline
Professional experience in semiconductor technologies, electronic hardware development, microelectronics, or device characterization
Understanding of electronic circuits, semiconductor device behavior, and fundamental electrical engineering principles
Experience with circuit simulation or engineering analysis tools such as OrCAD, PSpice, MATLAB, or equivalent
Ability to analyze technical data, investigate hardware problems, and develop evidence-based engineering recommendations
Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to develop or improve hardware products
Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with semiconductor devices, MEMS, photonic devices, sensors, or other advanced electronic technologies
Familiarity with analog and digital circuit concepts, electronic interfaces, and hardware design considerations
Experience with hardware prototyping, electrical characterization, experimental design, or root-cause analysis
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for engineering analysis and data processing
Understanding of electronic packaging, thermal management, reliability, and design for manufacturability
Experience working with component suppliers, manufacturing partners, or cross-functional hardware-development teams
Exposure to RF or microwave communication hardware, high-frequency electronic components, or telecommunications infrastructure
Familiarity with PCB design, electronic subsystem development, or system-level hardware interfaces
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results