Hardware Engineer (Altium)

HumCap; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HumCap is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer in Richardson, TX to design and deliver robust hardware solutions across diverse applications. You will collaborate with customers and project leads to define requirements, and you will develop analog, RF, power, and digital circuits, including FPGA/CPLD logic.

The role requires a strong PCB design background, system integration know-how, and excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of hardware development experience.
• Strong experience in printed circuit board (PCB) design.
• Experience with hardware/software system integration.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Familiarity with software and scripting languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience using revision control systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and project leads to define and refine requirements.
• Design hardware for a wide range of applications.
• Perform detailed analog, RF, power, and digital circuit design.
• Develop and verify digital logic for implementation in FPGAs or CPLDs.
• Test, integrate, and debug hardware in real-world environments.
• Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and test engineering teams.
• Prepare design release packages, including manufacturing documentation, test fixtures, and procedures.
• Participate in customer meetings to provide updates and resolve technical issues as needed.

Skills

PCB design

Hardware integration

Analog & digital design

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

OrCAD

PADS PowerLogic

Gerber viewers

MATLAB

Job description

Typical responsibilities for a Hardware Engineer include:

• Collaborate with customers and project leads to define and refine requirements


• Design hardware for a wide range of applications


• Perform detailed analog, RF, power, and digital circuit design


• Develop and verify digital logic for implementation in FPGAs or CPLDs


• Test, integrate, and debug hardware in real-world environments


• Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and test engineering teams


• Prepare design release packages, including manufacturing documentation, test fixtures, and procedures


• Participate in customer meetings to provide updates and resolve technical issues as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)


• Minimum of 7 years of hardware development experience


• Strong experience in printed circuit board (PCB) design


• Experience with hardware/software system integration


• Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies


• Familiarity with software and scripting languages


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities


• Experience using revision control systems

Preferred Skills & Experience

Candidates should be adaptable and able to quickly learn new technologies. Experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable:

Design Tools

• OrCAD or PADS PowerLogic (schematic capture)


• PCB layout tools and Gerber viewers


• MATLAB (signal processing and system simulation)