EE Altium PCB Designer/Firmware

harbordesignsmanufacturing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

harbordesignsmanufacturing is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Electrical Engineer to design and develop firmware and hardware for commercial and medical devices.

We value hands-on Altium PCB work, firmware programming, and board bring-up with embedded systems using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in firmware and hardware design with demonstrable projects.
• Proficient in Altium Designer for PCB layout and schematic capture.
• Strong programming in Python, C/C++, and embedded systems development.
• Experience with board bring-up, firmware development, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware solutions using Altium Designer for robust, cost-efficient products.
• Develop and implement firmware for various microprocessors with emphasis on board bring-up and integration.
• Test, debug, and optimize hardware and firmware to meet specs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware and firmware requirements for new products.
• Document design processes, analyses, and test results for reports and specs.
• Participate in product risk reviews and contribute to software requirements and verification plans.
• Ensure hardware and firmware compatibility with Linux-based systems.

Skills

Firmware development

Hardware design

Embedded systems

Python

C/C++

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Linux

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Junior/Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing and developing firmware and hardware solutions for commercial and medical devices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Altium for PCB design, as well as a strong background in firmware development, board bring‑up, and a working knowledge of embedded systems using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware solutions using Altium Designer, ensuring robust and cost-effective designs.
• Develop and implement firmware for various microprocessors, emphasizing board bring‑up and system integration.
• Test, debug, and optimize hardware and firmware components to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define hardware and firmware requirements for new products or enhancements.
• Document design processes, analysis, and testing results for technical reports and product specifications.
• Participate in product risk review meetings and contribute to the generation of software requirements and verification plans.
• Ensure compatibility and integration of hardware and firmware with Linux-based systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in firmware and hardware design, with a portfolio of projects to demonstrate skills.
• Proficient in using Altium Designer for PCB layout and schematic capture.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, with a solid understanding of embedded systems development.
• Experience with board bring‑up, firmware development, and system integration.
• Knowledge of operating systems, particularly Linux, and its interaction with hardware.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the design and development of medical devices and consumer products adhering to industry standards and regulations. (ISO 13485 and ISO 9001)
• Familiarity with writing software requirement specifications and conducting software verification tests.
• Practical knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other similar platforms for prototyping and testing.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology projects with a dynamic team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.