Hardware Engineer - Embedded, Analog & Power Prototyping

Kindredventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal is building a series of new devices that aim to surprise users. This hardware-focused role tackles a wide range of electrical challenges across consumer devices, from early prototyping to final product integration.

We value a generalist mindset, hands-on curiosity, and the ability to collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and design teams to create holistically integrated hardware experiences.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Generalist mindset across analog, digital, power, and embedded systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and design teams.
• Prototype quickly and iterate through concepts and tests.
• Own validation and testing with test plans for reliability and safety.
• Curious, hands-on, and eager to explore new components and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Tackle electrical challenges across a diverse consumer hardware portfolio from prototyping to final product integration.
• Prototype fast and iterate to identify the smartest path forward.
• Own validation and testing across hardware prototypes to ensure performance.

Skills

3–7 years exp

Generalist mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype fast

Validation & testing ownership

Hands-on curiosity

Job description

Opal is building a series of new devices that aim to surprise users. This hardware-focused role tackles a wide range of electrical challenges across consumer devices, from early prototyping to final product integration.

We value a generalist mindset, hands-on curiosity, and the ability to collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and design teams to create holistically integrated hardware experiences.