Senior Electronic/Hardware Design Engineer

Boost Design; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boost Design is seeking a Senior Electronic/Hardware Design Engineer to lead the architecture and development of complex electronic products from concept to production. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver robust, production‑ready designs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 8+ years of hands‑on experience, proficiency with Altium, and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and architecting electronic solutions in a senior capacity.
• Experience with Altium design software for PCB layout and design rules.
• Familiarity with design workflow and practices such as DFM, QbD, V&V, ECO/ECR, RM.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities; quick to adopt new technologies.
• Ability to research and present design options and development approaches.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn across a broad range of electronic technologies and domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture of design solutions and PCB layout to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and clients to bring new products to life.
• Develop and maintain documentation including requirements, risk analysis, and test plans.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers on electrical designs and schedules.
• Drive ownership and efficiency within the team and project workflows.
• Support cross‑disciplinary work with mechanical, firmware, software, and PM activities.

Skills

8+ years experience

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomous work

Strong analytical skills

Cross‑disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Senior Electronic/Hardware Design Engineer

Boost Design is an engineering design consultancy specialising in the development of electronic products across every vertical from concept through prototyping and into production. We are currently looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our talented development team.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems, developing cutting edge technologies, driving your own projects and being part of a hands‑on team where every day is different, then this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Department Managers, Project Managers, and other Engineers in a senior capacity in order to bring new products to life
• Architecture of design solutions, schematic design and PCBA layout to meet project requirements.
• Work closely with other team members and clients from concept, through prototype and into production
• Assist in the preparation of documentation including requirements, risk analysis, verification test plans and project reports
• Provide technical support to other engineers, including developing, reviewing, updating, and approving electrical designs and work schedules
• Support a culture of ownership and efficiency within the team

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field of engineering
• At least 8 years of practical experience designing and architecting electronic solutions to meet project requirements and general industry standards, in a senior capacity
• Experience with Altium design software, including setting up design rules and pcb out job packages in a professional and production ready manner
• Experience with design workflow and best practices such as DFM, QbD, V&V, ECO/ECR, RM
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, including a demonstrated ability to rapidly take up new technologies and incorporate them into your designs
• Conduct and present research relating to product design options and preferred development approaches
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• An enthusiasm to learn and to continuously develop your skills across a broad range of electronic technologies
• Experience in Medical, IoT, Bluetooth, RF technologies and R&D will be highly regarded
• Experience working with, and skills in, other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Firmware and Software as well as Project Management will be highly regarded
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and timelines, deal with uncertainty and conflicting requirements, and build clarity and consensus
• Ability to clearly plan and efficiently execute assigned work packages to time, cost and quality targets
• Strong time management skills and experience with AI and other tools to consistently deliver high rates of work output which are fit for purpose
• Outcome focused to deliver high impact results which meet customer expectations
• Ability to operate autonomously, with limited direction and be proactive

We have an amazing team and collaboration is key to our success. This role is not suited for remote workers.