Hardware Design Engineer

Elan Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Partners is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer for an innovative embedded hardware company designing high-performance computing and enterprise systems. You will contribute across the full product lifecycle from concept and design through manufacturing support.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with firmware, software, mechanical, and test teams. You will develop schematics and PCB layouts, verify designs, and ensure signal integrity and robust hardware performance in demanding

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing embedded hardware or digital electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of digital electronics, processors, and embedded computing.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and hardware validation.
• Ability to read schematics and technical docs; strong problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate digital embedded hardware and PCB assemblies.
• Contribute to architecture, component selection, and hardware design.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare functional specs, manufacturing docs, and ECN documentation.
• Develop production test procedures and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot designs and perform DV/functional testing and root cause analysis.
• Support product improvements and ongoing engineering initiatives.

Skills

Embedded hardware

Digital electronics

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Test equipment

Signal integrity

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

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.