Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and Development:
o Design and develop hardware components and systems, such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and power supplies.
o Create and manage documentation for hardware systems and components.
o Select appropriate materials, components, and tools for building and assembling hardware.
o Collaborate with software engineers to ensure the seamless integration of hardware and software.

2. Prototyping and Testing:
o Build prototypes of hardware systems and components for testing.
o Conduct tests to evaluate performance, durability, and functionality of hardware.
o Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues, ensuring they meet design specifications.
o Perform debugging and diagnostics to resolve design flaws or defects.

3. Quality Control and Compliance:
o Ensure all hardware designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., safety, environmental, and EMC regulations).
o Perform reliability testing and ensure that hardware systems function under various conditions.

4. Documentation:
o Create technical documentation for hardware designs, including specifications, drawings, and test results.
o Maintain detailed records of hardware configurations, modifications, and design iterations.

5. Collaboration:
o Work with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to ensure the hardware meets project requirements and deadlines.
o Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure timely production and problem resolution.

6. Product Improvement:
o Evaluate and implement improvements to existing hardware systems to increase performance, reduce costs, or enhance reliability.
o Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends to continually innovate hardware designs.

7. Manufacturing Support:
o Provide support during the manufacturing process, ensuring hardware can be produced at scale while meeting quality standards.
o Work with suppliers and manufacturers to source components and ensure proper assembly procedures.
o Manage system images for rapid configuration prior to deployment.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in hardware design software

• Knowledge of power systems and electrical engineering principles.

• Experience with testing and debugging hardware.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree may be preferred for senior roles).

• Relevant certifications or additional training may be beneficial.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in hardware design and development (varies depending on the role level).

• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, prototyping, and troubleshooting.

• Secret clearance is required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)