Hardware Design Engineer

Elan Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Partners is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop and validate digital embedded hardware systems and PCBs, contributing from concept through manufacturing support. This role offers hands-on collaboration in a high-performance team and exposure to enterprise-grade solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in embedded hardware, strong PCB/ schematic skills, and a solid understanding of high-speed digital design and signal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years designing embedded hardware or digital electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams and technical docs.
• Familiarity with high-speed digital design principles and signal integrity.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate digital embedded hardware systems and PCB assemblies.
• Participate in architecture, components selection and hardware design.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams.
• Develop production test procedures and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware designs and perform root-cause analyses.

Skills

Embedded electronics

Schematic capture

PCB design

High-speed digital

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Our client, an innovative technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced embedded hardware systems, is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high-performance computing and embedded technology solutions used in demanding commercial and enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment where they will participate throughout the complete product lifecycle—from concept and design through manufacturing support and product enhancement. This role offers excellent visibility, the opportunity to work alongside a highly technical team, and strong long-term career growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing embedded hardware or digital electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, processors, circuit boards, and embedded computing platforms.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and hardware validation techniques.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of high-speed digital design principles and signal integrity.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Altium Designer or similar PCB design software.
• Experience designing products for regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI, FCC, CE, or other applicable design standards.
• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, simulation, or hardware modeling.
• Power supply design and power management experience.
• Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience.
• Experience working with multiple processor architectures such as x86-64, ARM, or RISC-V.
• Experience supporting products from prototype through full-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate digital embedded hardware systems and circuit board assemblies.
• Participate in product research and development activities, including architecture, component selection, and hardware design.
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting engineering documentation using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Partner with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain functional specifications, manufacturing documentation, and engineering change documentation.
• Develop production test procedures, fixtures, and validation processes to support manufacturing and quality objectives.
• Troubleshoot hardware designs and perform design verification, functional testing, and root cause analysis.
• Support product improvements, manufacturing activities, and ongoing engineering initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.