End-to-End Embedded Hardware Engineer

Kform; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kform is seeking an engineer who can own systems-level design across electrical and mechanical domains in Sterling, VA. You’ll move fast from concept to production, integrating embedded software with hardware while coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.

You’ll prototype, test, and iterate on electromechanical designs, documenting decisions and ensuring readiness for production with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of hardware product design and prototyping experience.
• Strong in at least one core engineering area (electrical or mechanical).
• Experience spanning embedded software, electronics, mechanical design, manufacturing, quality, and systems integration.
• Advanced proficiency with Altium or equivalent design tool.
• Hands-on prototyping with fabrication tools and test equipment.
• Excellent documentation of design decisions and test data.
• Independent problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Turn ambiguous requirements into working prototypes across mechanical, electronic, embedded, fixtures, and test stands.
• Create ECAD designs in Altium and review schematics with a systems lens.
• Prototype quickly with shop tools and bench gear; instrument, test, and iterate with evidence.
• Write or integrate embedded software to bring electromechanical systems to life.
• Design test plans for performance, durability, reliability, manufacturability, and safety; analyze results to isolate failures.
• Document intent, changes, and test outcomes for production teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and programs to optimize assembly, inspection, cost, schedule, and reliability.
• Coach junior engineers through debugging and disciplined ownership.

Skills

Altium

Embedded SW

Prototyping

Documentation

Electrical Eng

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Altium

ECAD

Job description

Kform is seeking an engineer who can own systems-level design across electrical and mechanical domains in Sterling, VA. You’ll move fast from concept to production, integrating embedded software with hardware while coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.

You’ll prototype, test, and iterate on electromechanical designs, documenting decisions and ensuring readiness for production with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and reliability.