Electrical Hardware Engineer – PCB Bring-Up for Optics

nEye Systems, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical switch startup is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to develop and validate electronic systems for optical switching platforms. In this role, you will be involved in hands-on hardware development, collaborating on schematic design and PCB layout. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in electronic hardware, strong lab skills, and proficiency in using tools like Altium Designer. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience designing and debugging electronic hardware.
• Strong PCB design experience using Altium Designer.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial bring-up of new circuit boards and hardware prototypes.
• Debug and troubleshoot electrical issues using lab equipment.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototype hardware.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Hardware validation

Lab testing

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

A leading optical switch startup is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to develop and validate electronic systems for optical switching platforms. In this role, you will be involved in hands-on hardware development, collaborating on schematic design and PCB layout. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in electronic hardware, strong lab skills, and proficiency in using tools like Altium Designer. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 based on experience and skills.