IoT Hardware Engineer - Solar, BMS & BLE

SolAps; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SolAps in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in IoT to design next‑gen solar circuits, battery management systems, and Bluetooth modules for the SolAps app.

You will work with software and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware performs efficiently under the sun, communicates reliably with mobile devices, and scales from prototype to mass production. This role blends hardware innovation with practical manufacturing collaboration across overseas partners.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hardware design experience in low-power IoT or consumer electronics.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad).
• Experience with battery management systems, power electronics, and solar charging circuits is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of wireless protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, Wi‑Fi).
• Experience with contract manufacturers (CMs) in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype low-power IoT circuits and PCB layouts for wearable solar applications.
• Develop and optimize Battery Management Systems for varying environmental conditions.
• Integrate BLE modules for reliable data transmission to mobile apps.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to transition prototypes to mass production.
• Conduct hardware testing including thermal, stress, and efficiency profiling of solar cells.

Skills

Low-power hardware design

PCB design

BLE/Wi-Fi

BMS experience

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

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At SolAps, we're building the future of connected solar technology. The ChargeBot is just the beginning. We are seeking a talented Hardware Engineer specializing in IoT to help design the next generation of smart solar circuits, battery management systems, and bluetooth connectivity modules. You will work closely with our software and manufacturing teams to ensure our hardware not only performs efficiently under the sun but talks seamlessly to the SolAps app.

What You'll Do

• Design and prototype low-power IoT circuits and PCB layouts for wearable solar applications.
• Develop and optimize Battery Management Systems (BMS) for varying environmental conditions.
• Integrate BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) modules for reliable data transmission to mobile apps.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to oversee transition from prototype to mass production.
• Conduct rigorous hardware testing, including thermal, stress, and efficiency profiling of solar cells.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware design, specifically in low-power consumer electronics or IoT devices.
• Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium, Eagle, or KiCad).
• Experience with battery management systems, power electronics, and solar charging circuits is a major plus.
• Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in Asia.