Hardware Engineer II

APCON; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Company 401(k) match

Paid time off

Onsite Exercise Facility

Professional development program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

APCON is seeking a Hardware Engineer II to design and develop digital hardware for network visibility and switching products. The role focuses on board-level electronics, including embedded processors, switch ASICs, and high-speed memory subsystems, with Linux-based embedded platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3–6 years of hardware design experience, plus strong signal integrity and PCB layout skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3–6 years of digital hardware design experience
• Experience with embedded processors or switch ASICs
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles
• Ability to read schematics and guide PCB layout

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital hardware circuits integrating embedded processors, switch ASICs, and DDR4/DDR5 memory
• Create schematics and guide PCB layout with signal integrity and power integrity focus
• Implement and validate SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO and other digital interfaces
• Perform board bring-up, hardware and board debugging
• Collaborate with software, FPGA, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware/software integration
• Support sustaining engineering and hardware improvements across product lifecycles

Skills

Digital hardware design

Embedded processors

High-speed digital design

Schematic reading

PCB layout guidance

Signal integrity

Hardware debugging

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPI/I2C/UART interfaces

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

APCON designs and assembles industry-leading network visibility and security technologies in the United States, supporting some of the world's largest and fastest networks. Our solutions provide continuous, high fidelity visibility into network traffic, which helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen security, and protect mission critical systems. From data filtering to advanced packet processing, we deliver the tools enterprises need to monitor, secure, and manage their environments with confidence. We are a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, and we are committed to building the next generation of network technology.

We are collaborative, innovative, and committed to excellence. We are looking for a Hardware Engineer who reflects these values.

This role is fully on site. Candidates selected to move forward will complete our standard prescreening process, which includes a background check and drug screen.

We can only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship.

About The Role

APCON is seeking a Hardware Engineer II with strong experience in board level digital hardware design. This role focuses on designing the physical electronics that power our network visibility and switching products, including embedded processors, switch ASICs, DDR4 or DDR5 memory subsystems, and the surrounding high speed digital circuitry. Our products run on Linux based embedded platforms and are used across a wide range of industries.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop digital hardware circuits Integrating embedded processors, switch ASICs, DDR4 or DDR5 memory, SRAM, and supporting digital logic
• Create schematics and guide PCB layout with attention to signal integrity and power integrity Implement and validate SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, and other digital peripheral interfaces
• Perform board bring up, hardware and board debugging
• Collaborate with software, FPGA, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware and software integration
• Support sustaining engineering and hardware improvements across product lifecycles

What You Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to six years of digital hardware design experience
• Experience integrating embedded processors or switch ASICs
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles
• Ability to read schematics, guide PCB layout, and debug hardware at the board level
• Experience with network switching hardware or other complex embedded systems
• Experience with SERDES, high speed interfaces, or multi gigabit signaling

Why Join APCON

• Employee‑only medical and dental coverage fully paid on our base plan
• Additional plan option available with cost sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents with cost sharing
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off that supports employee well‑being
• 401(k) plan with a company match to support long‑term financial security
• Professional development program
• Volunteer time off and employee assistance plan
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Onsite Exercise Facility

APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screenings.