Sr Engineer (Hardware)
$180,000–$240,000 year
On-site · Cupertino, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior hardware engineer to lead end-to-end electrical design for access-control hardware. Responsibilities include ownership of electrical design from concept through production, component selection and qualification, PCB schematic/layout optimization for manufacturability, drive DFM initiatives, comprehensive electrical validation (functional, performance, reliability), manage EMC/EMI and regulatory compliance, collaborate with mechanical engineering on integrated design and thermal management, conduct failure analysis with root-cause investigations, develop validation plans with quantitative criteria, and mentor junior engineers while establishing design standards. Required experience includes 7-10 years in electronics product development, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, proficiency with Altium Designer or KiCad, strong analog/digital circuit design and power management, reliability and supply-chain awareness, EMC/EMI and certification know-how, automated validation practices, and familiarity with microcontrollers, firmware integration, power electronics, high-speed digital interfaces, and sensor/imaging integration. Preferred qualifications include RF antenna design, wireless protocols, cybersecurity considerations, and a Master’s degree.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience in electronics product development
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Proven track record designing electrical systems for products deployed in diverse environmental conditions
- Advanced proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent)
- Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, power management, and signal integrity
- Experience with component selection including reliability analysis, qualification testing, and supply chain considerations
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles and experience with compliance testing and certification processes
- Proficiency in electrical validation including automated test equipment, data acquisition, and statistical analysis
- Expertise in Design for Manufacturing including assembly processes, test strategies, and yield optimization
- Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and firmware integration considerations
- Knowledge of power electronics including switching regulators, battery management, and thermal considerations
- Experience with failure analysis tools including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and thermal imaging
- High-speed digital design experience with DDR, USB, Ethernet, and other communication interfaces
- Camera and imaging system integration including sensor interfaces, optics, and image processing pipelines
- Project management experience with ability to coordinate multiple concurrent design projects
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong documentation skills for design reviews, compliance submissions, and technical specifications
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