Embedded Hardware Engineer: Host Processor Systems

Jobtailor; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced embedded hardware engineer in Beaverton, Oregon to design and develop hardware platforms running Linux/Windows on Intel/ARM with FPGA fabric. You will own schematics, board layouts, and documentation, while supporting manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

Applicants should have a BS in EE/CE, strong digital hardware expertise, and experience with MMUs, high-speed interfaces, and HDL familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing embedded hardware systems based on host processors with memory management units (MMUs) that run Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Intel processor platforms and/or ARM-based SoC devices with integrated FPGA fabric.
• Experience designing and modifying complex multilayer circuit boards.
• Strong understanding of digital hardware design, including high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems, processor support circuitry, and power sequencing.
• Experience using PCB design tools for schematic capture, layout review, and design verification.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Strong hardware debugging skills, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Good soldering and rework skills for prototype development and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting, automation, or test development.
• Familiarity with Verilog or other HDL is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; independently collaborative.
• Proven record of process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify embedded hardware platforms that run Linux or Windows on host processors (Intel, ARM) with FPGA fabric.
• Create and maintain hardware designs, including schematics, components, board-level architecture, and docs.
• Support circuit board layout and reviews for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance.
• Use schematic capture, PCB layout, DRC, signal integrity, and power integrity analysis to reduce risk and improve quality.
• Anticipate hardware bring-up, validation, and manufacturing needs early in design.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware during development and manufacturing phases.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot DC-DC power converter circuits and power distribution networks.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, test, and engineering teams.
• Develop clear technical documentation like design notes, annotated schematics, rework instructions, reports, and emails.
• Work within engineering processes, QMS, and product lifecycle requirements.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineers and new graduates.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and product quality.

Skills

Embedded Hardware Design

Digital Hardware Design

Hardware Debugging Skills

Memory Management Units

High-Speed Interfaces

FPGA Fabric

Multilayer Circuit Boards

Schematic Capture

DC-DC Power Converter Design

Power Integrity Analysis

Signal Integrity Analysis

Interface with Manufacturing

OS/Linux/Windows Embedded

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Python

Verilog

PCB Design Tools

Design for Manufacturing

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced embedded hardware engineer in Beaverton, Oregon to design and develop hardware platforms running Linux/Windows on Intel/ARM with FPGA fabric. You will own schematics, board layouts, and documentation, while supporting manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

Applicants should have a BS in EE/CE, strong digital hardware expertise, and experience with MMUs, high-speed interfaces, and HDL familiarity.