Entry-Level Hardware Engineer – SDR & RF Systems

EmergencyMD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer in a near-entry to junior role to support integration, configuration, and testing of RF hardware and SDR-related systems in a lab and office setting in San Diego, CA.

The position involves close supervision and collaboration with software teams, focusing on hardware setup, troubleshooting, and documentation. The role requires a BS in a STEM field and foundational RF knowledge, with duties spanning design, testing, and

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of hardware design and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with hardware testing methodologies.
• Experience with networking hardware or embedded system development.
• Fundamental circuit design skills.
• Programming as part of hardware integration tasks.
• Basic operating system familiarity relevant to hardware platforms.
• Understanding of product development lifecycle and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, prototyping, and testing of hardware components and systems.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure hardware/software integration.
• Help analyze and troubleshoot hardware issues and propose improvements.
• Contribute to technical documentation, schematics, and test reports.
• Support hardware production and validation, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary projects and drive process improvements.
• Stay updated on hardware advancements and apply relevant innovations.

Skills

Hardware design

Hardware debugging

Hardware testing

Networking/embedded

Circuit design

Programming

OS familiarity

Product lifecycle

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM field

Job description

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer in a near-entry to junior role to support integration, configuration, and testing of RF hardware and SDR-related systems in a lab and office setting in San Diego, CA.

The position involves close supervision and collaboration with software teams, focusing on hardware setup, troubleshooting, and documentation. The role requires a BS in a STEM field and foundational RF knowledge, with duties spanning design, testing, and