Hardware Design Engineer

The successful applicant will be responsible for hardware design. The position includes design, development, validation, and production of advanced electronic hardware for electro-optical, imaging, sensing, and instrumentation systems. This position combines PCB design, circuit development, hardware integration, and laboratory validation into a single engineering role. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware and printed circuit boards. 

• Support schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and engineering documentation. 

• Build, test, troubleshoot, and debug prototype electronic assemblies. 

• Perform electrical testing and hardware validation using laboratory instrumentation. 

• Analyze test data, identify issues, and recommend design improvements. 

• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop products from concept through production. 

• Support manufacturing, prototype builds, and engineering change activities. 

• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation. 

Desired Qualifications: 

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Internship, undergraduate research, senior design project, or personal project experience involving electronic hardware or PCB design. 

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Familiarity with analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits. 

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Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar through coursework or project work. 

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Hands-on experience with electronic assembly, soldering, and hardware debugging. 

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Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers. 

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Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, C/C++, or MATLAB) for test automation or data analysis is a plus. 

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Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based hardware, including experience with firmware development, is desirable. 

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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. 

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly. 

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Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment. 

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Ability to adapt to a flexible and changing schedule 

Success Metrics: 

• Schematics released on time 

• Board validation without issues. 

• Demonstrate good lab safety, cleanroom and ESD rule compliance 

• Thorough board and assembly documentation  

• Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy