Electrical Systems Design Engineer

REEKON Tools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

REEKON Tools is seeking an Electronic Design Engineer to bridge real-world physics, sensor electronics, and hardware integration. You will own the physical hardware bring-up from sensor selection to rugged enclosures and testing with firmware and Python for validation.

You will work with our team on new consumer hardware, designing circuits, BOMs, and system architecture for next‑generation tools, including optical encoders, TOF sensors, IMUs, load cells, and actuators.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industry experience shipping hardware products.
• General electronics knowledge; microcontrollers, sensor technologies, communication protocols, motor control, etc.
• PCB schematic capture and layout experience (preferably experience with Altium Designer).
• Familiarity with test equipment, soldering, and debugging techniques.
• Comfortable working on hardware to validate and test software (test jigs and product prototypes).
• Medium to advanced experience with embedded firmware development (C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Working with our engineering team in developing new consumer hardware products with tightly integrated mechanical and electrical elements controlled by embedded software
• Own electronics design for new product lines from early R&D through mass production at our contract manufacturing partner
• Comfortable in conducting independent research and explorations
• Design circuits and system architecture for next-generation tools
• Organize and maintain BOMs
• Implement systems integrations of sensors, displays, and microprocessors into prototypes and products
• Design analog front-ends, signal conditioning, and driver circuits for optical encoders, TOF sensors, IMUs, load cells, and actuators

Skills

Embedded firmware

Electronics design

PCB layout

Sensor technologies

Microcontrollers

Testing techniques

C/C++

Python basics

Tools

Altium Designer

Soldering

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Join REEKON Tools as we enable the next generation of construction and home improvement professionals to complete their work quicker, more accurately, and faster than ever before. REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unprecedented pace across the power and hand tool industry and establishing itself as a leader in professional tools and equipment. We are looking for a Electronic Design Engineer who bridges the gap between real-world physics, sensor electronics, and physical hardware. This is a role for a physical-world generalist who understands how light, motion, magnetic fields, vibration, and force interact with custom drive electronics to produce precise physical measurements. You will own the physical hardware bring-up pipeline - from selecting raw sensor elements and designing custom analog/driver electronics, to integrating them into rugged mechanical enclosures, and writing just enough firmware and Python code to test your system and ensure its reliability REEKON has an exciting roadmap of new products and categories we are working on and looking for a passionate builder who is interested in the intersection of electronics development, sensors, and integration into high volume consumer products. Hustle and figure-it-out attitude interesting in growing their career with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.

The Job

• Working with our engineering team in developing new consumer hardware products with tightly integrated mechanical and electrical elements controlled by embedded software
• Own electronics design for new product lines from early R&D through mass production at our contract manufacturing partner
• Comfortable in conducting independent research and explorations
• Design circuits and system architecture for next-generation tools
• Organize and maintain BOMs
• Implement systems integrations of sensors, displays, and microprocessors into prototypes and products
• Design analog front-ends, signal conditioning, and driver circuits for optical encoders, TOF sensors, IMUs, load cells, and actuators

Your Background

• 3-5 years industry experience shipping hardware products
• General electronics knowledge; microcontrollers, sensor technologies, communication protocols, motor control, etc
• PCB schematic capture and layout experience (preferably experience with Altium Designer)
• Familiarity with test equipment, soldering, and debugging techniques
• Comfortable working on hardware to validate and test software (test jigs and product prototypes)
• Medium to advanced experience with embedded firmware development (C/C++)

Bonus Skills

• A track record of personal hardware projects, DIY electronics, or custom YouTube / blog / portfolio-style builds that demonstrate raw curiosity
• Python, Unix/Linux
• Firmware/Embedded Engineering experience
• Fabricating physical prototypes (3D Printing, laser cutting, etc.)
• Passion for making things

At REEKON Tools, diversity is a cornerstone of the business we are building. We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful and are committed to building our team that encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For any questions - please email us at [e-mail]