Hardware Electrical Engineer

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Hardware Electrical Engineer based in New York City to design and develop innovative electrical systems for various applications, including consumer hardware and large-scale infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of experience in electrical design, and a passion for solving complex problems. Compensation ranges from $144,000 to $204,000 per year, plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative electrical systems for diverse applications.
• Lead schematic design, board layout, and design reviews.
• Manage hardware bring-up and support for manufacturing.

Skills

Electrical development of complex subsystems

Schematic design and board layout

Innovative problem-solving

Vendor reference design evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Job description

Summary

As a Hardware Electrical Engineer at Meta, you will design, develop, and integrate innovative electrical systems for a wide range of applications, from next-generation consumer hardware to large-scale infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and manufacturing experts—to deliver impactful solutions. Your work may span the full product or system lifecycle, from early prototyping and feasibility studies to large-scale deployment and operational excellence. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values technical excellence, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving.

Required Skills

1. Own electrical development of complex subsystems or moderately complex systems, under guidance from technical leads or managers
2. Lead schematic design, board layout, and cross‑functional design reviews
3. Propose innovative solutions to enhance system or product performance, reliability, and features
4. Manage hardware bring‑up, debugging, and support for manufacturing, assembly, or deployment
5. Evaluate vendor reference designs and adapt them to Meta’s requirements
6. Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers
7. Contribute to team knowledge sharing
8. Work autonomously and take initiative to manage individual and team priorities
9. Collaborate in a distributed team environment and across engineering disciplines
10. Contribute to operational excellence, compliance, or specialized requirements as relevant to the team’s mission

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience
2. 6+ years of experience in electrical design, with a demonstrated track record of delivering/shipping high‑volume products and/or working in research, prototyping, or early‑stage development environments
3. Demonstrated expertise in designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems or subsystems
4. Proficiency in interpreting and creating electrical schematics, designing physical layouts (e.g., PCBs or panel/plant layouts), and/or performing hardware/system bring‑up and debug at the lab or field level
5. Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and with external partners or vendors

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in developing manufacturing tests for high‑volume consumer products
2. Experience with low power design techniques and power optimization for consumer electronics
3. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
4. Experience with RF system design and integration
5. Experience working with CM/JDM manufacturing partners, including schematic ownership, BOM control, and builds
6. Experience with schematic capture, layout guidance, and board‑level debugging in compact form‑factor products with Cadence and/or CAD
7. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
8. M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
9. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
10. Experience with circuit design across analog, digital, power, and communication domains
11. Experience with charging system design and power delivery for portable/battery‑powered devices
12. Consumer electronics experience and/or working within a mass production environment. Experience designing for HDI flexible and rigid substrates for high‑volume, cost‑optimized applications

Public Compensation

$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Equal Opportunity

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