Hardware Engineer (II)

Skill; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental plan

Paid sick leave

Retirement matching

Training access

Job summary

Aquent Talent in Mountain View is seeking a hardware engineer for a temporary engagement to kick off on Aug 10, 2026. You will lead hardware design and validation across complex components, ensuring high performance, reliability, and manufacturability while shaping the next generation of products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, document results meticulously, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in hardware systems and subsystems implementation.
• Deep domain-specific knowledge relevant to hardware engineering.
• Experience in team management and collaboration within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture.
• Expertise in the product development lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization of complex hardware components to meet performance, power, and cost targets.
• Quantify design decisions with measurements and data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware performance within constraints.
• Own meeting performance requirements for complex hardware products or subsystems.
• Identify flaws in hardware components and propose corrective solutions for failures.
• Document hardware designs, implementations, and test results throughout the lifecycle.
• Review designs, block diagrams, schematics, layouts, BOMs, algorithms, protocols, and link budgets.
• Evaluate hardware performance, resolve discrepancies, and perform measurements/simulations to verify specs.
• Propose and implement design improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.

Skills

Hardware design

Validation

Data analysis

Debugging

Leadership

Documentation

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$66.87-70 Hourly

Start Date:

Aug 10, 2026

Join a global leader at the forefront of innovation, where groundbreaking hardware solutions are designed and deployed to shape the future of technology. As a valued partner, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to contribute to a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the next generation of hardware? We are looking for a visionary individual to contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware design and validation projects. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in creating, developing, and refining cutting-edge hardware products and components, directly influencing the performance and reliability of innovative solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex engineering challenges, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, high-performing hardware that delights users worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the optimization of complex or constrained hardware components, applying best practices to meet stringent performance, power, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
• Quantify the impact of hardware design decisions using measurements and numerical methods, providing data-driven design recommendations.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware performance within established design constraints.
• Take ownership of meeting the performance requirements for complex hardware products or subsystems.
• Proactively identify flaws and issues within hardware components, providing insightful analysis and suggesting effective corrective solutions for common failures.
• Document hardware designs, implementations, and test/validation results meticulously throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough reviews of hardware designs, including block diagrams, schematics, layouts, BOMs, algorithms, protocols, and link budgets, to anticipate and mitigate potential issues and risks.
• Evaluate hardware performance, identify deviations from predictions, resolve test discrepancies, and perform necessary measurements/simulations to validate design specifications.
• Propose and implement impactful design improvements that enhance product quality and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrated proficiency in hardware systems and subsystems implementation.
• Deep domain-specific knowledge relevant to hardware engineering.
• Experience in team management and collaboration within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture.
• Expertise in the product development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Proven skills in debugging, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Solid industry knowledge and awareness of current trends.
• Ability to perform data analysis and synthesis to inform design decisions.
• A systems thinking approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent technical documentation skills.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.