Hardware Engineer

Nocturnal; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer electronics is seeking a Hardware Engineer to innovate and develop sleep-focused wearable devices. The role involves designing embedded systems, optimizing firmware, and collaborating with teams to deliver cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in consumer electronics hardware design.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consumer electronics hardware design.
• Solid understanding of Electrical Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing embedded hardware systems for wearable devices.
• Implementing and optimizing firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on product development.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Signal Processing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PCB Design

Microcontroller Programming

C

C++

Job description

We're looking for a Hardware Engineer to lead the development of our sleep-focused wearable devices. The ideal candidate will bring strong embedded systems experience and a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing embedded hardware systems for wearable devices
• Implementing and optimizing firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Developing and testing wireless communication protocols
• Performing signal processing for biometric data
• Creating and maintaining hardware documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on product development
• Prototyping and validating new hardware designs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Solid understanding of Electrical Engineering principles
• Proficient in PCB design and layout (Flex, Rigid Flex)
• Experience with microcontroller programming and interfacing (nRF52/53, ESP32)
• Skilled in embedded systems programming (e.g., C, C++)
• Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE, WiFi)
• Experience in hardware debugging and testing

Preferred Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in consumer electronics hardware design
• Understanding of Low Power Design, Power management, and Battery-operated systems
• Familiarity with TinyML (machine learning on embedded systems)