Hardware Engineer II, Co-op

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Creative Hardware Engineering Co-op to contribute across the hardware development spectrum, from circuit design to system level validation. You'll work on ASIC/board design projects and collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to enable scalable production.

The 6-month program targets students pursuing EE/CE; you will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, lab equipment, and scripting for automation, while delivering concrete hardware results and supporting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software (e.g., CAD tools, simulation software, PCB design, etc.).
• Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks.
• Understanding of digital and analog circuit design concepts.
• Able to commit to a 6-month co‑op program.

Responsibilities

• Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design.
• See your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
• Creative Hardware Engineering positions are available in: ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, Power Design.

Skills

Hardware engineering

CAD tools

Lab equipment

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Oscilloscopes

Circuit design

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation software

PCB design

Job description

Responsibilities

• Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design.
• See your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
• Creative Hardware Engineering positions are available in: ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, Power Design.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software (e.g., CAD tools, simulation software, PCB design, etc.).
• Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks.
• Understanding of digital and analog circuit design concepts.
• Able to commit to a 6-month co‑op program.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in hardware engineering principles, including circuit design and validation, while utilizing design tools and software for effective product development. Capable of applying programming skills for automation and data analysis in hardware projects.