Electrical/Hardware Engineer II

Packet Digital; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packet Digital in Fargo, ND seeks a Hardware Engineer II to support advanced electronics for unmanned systems, drones, satellites, and terrestrial applications. You will contribute across the product lifecycle from concept and design to validation and production.

The role emphasizes hardware requirements, circuit design, schematic/PCB layouts, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with ~10–20% travel and opportunities to impact aerospace and autonomous technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in microcontroller-based designs and analog/digital circuits.
• Experience with CAN, USB, and serial communications.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design.
• Thermal analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to perform precision analog measurements and use test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware requirements based on customer and project needs
• Research, design, simulate, and validate electronic circuits and system architectures
• Create schematics and PCB layouts
• Support product development, testing, troubleshooting, and production activities
• Document BOMs, ECOs, and engineering changes
• Participate in design reviews and continuous process improvements
• Maintain engineering databases, components, and lab organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support customer needs
• Travel approximately 10-20%, including occasional overnight trips
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB design

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power supplies

Job description

Hardware Engineer II

Department: Engineering
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Overview

Packet Digital is seeking a Hardware Engineer II to support the development of advanced electronics for unmanned systems, including drones, satellites, and terrestrial applications. This role offers opportunities to work throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and design to validation and production, while contributing to innovative aerospace and autonomous technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware requirements based on customer and project needs
• Research, design, simulate, and validate electronic circuits and system architectures
• Create schematics and PCB layouts
• Support product development, testing, troubleshooting, and production activities
• Document BOMs, ECOs, and engineering changes
• Participate in design reviews and continuous process improvements
• Maintain engineering databases, components, and lab organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support customer needs
• Travel approximately 10-20%, including occasional overnight trips
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of experience with:
  • Microcontroller-based designs
  • CAN, USB, and serial communications
  • Schematic capture and PCB design
  • Thermal analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Precision analog measurements
  • Electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Lithium battery and battery management experience
• Solar power applications
• DC/DC converter design
• High-current PCB design (>50A)
• Space or aerospace hardware experience
• Low-power design expertise
• SPICE simulation experience

Export Control Requirements (ITAR)

This position may require access to technology or technical data subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be authorized to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Packet Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.