Electrical Hardware Design Engineer II

Knowmadics; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowmadics seeks an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer II to design, development, and testing of next-generation electronic products. You will translate schematic designs into PCBs and spend significant lab time validating designs, collaborating with senior engineers across the product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include schematic/PCB design, hands-on lab validation, component selection, and maintaining BOMs and test plans while working with software, mechanical,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0–2 years of electrical hardware design experience or relevant internship.
• Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or Mentor PADS desirable.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, and soldering tools.
• Basic circuit analysis and PCA hardware testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and bring-up of prototypes.
• Research and select components based on performance, cost, availability.
• Generate BOMs, test plans, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to resolve hardware issues.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Circuit analysis

Lab equipment handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD Capture

Mentor PADS

Job description

The Electrical Hardware Design Engineer II assists in the design, development, and testing of Knowmadics’ next-generation electronic products. In this role, the engineer transitions schematic designs into physical circuit boards and spends significant time in the lab validating designs, working alongside senior engineers and gaining hands-on experience across the entire product development lifecycle from initial concept to manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schematic & PCB Design: Assist in creating electrical schematics and routing printed circuit board (PCB) layouts.
• Lab Testing & Validation: Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and bring-up of prototype electrical printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) and systems.
• Component Selection: Research and select electrical components based on performance, cost, and availability constraints.
• Documentation: Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), test plans, and assembly instructions.
• Collaboration: Partner with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to resolve hardware-related issues.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of professional or extensive internship experience in electrical hardware design.
• EDA Tools: Hands-on experience or familiarity with industry-standard design tools like Altium Designer, OrCAD Capture, or Mentor PADS is highly desirable.
• Lab Skills: Practical experience using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, and soldering tools.
• Troubleshooting: Basic understanding of circuit analysis, signal troubleshooting, and PCA hardware testing methodologies.

Working Conditions

Employees may be called upon to participate in in‑person meetings, trainings, or company functions at Knowmadics offices or other designated locations. Travel in support of business operations may also be required, and employees are expected to comply with these obligations as part of their position.

Should be willing to work in a variety of settings as needed. Flexible to work long hours as required.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods working at a desk and computer, as well as in a laboratory or prototyping environment. Frequent use of hand tools, soldering equipment, and electronic test instruments. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.