Principal Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transformative LiDAR technology seeks an experienced embedded electronics designer in NYC. This pivotal role involves developing specialized circuits and taking ownership of hardware design processes, directly shaping the future of affordable LiDAR sensing technology. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and tackle complex challenges while contributing to revolutionary developments.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and equity package

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays

Team events and company meetups

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on embedded electronics design experience.
• Leadership in electronic hardware design from concept to production.
• Experience with performance-critical low-noise analog and high-speed digital design.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized analog and mixed-signal circuits for photonic integrated circuits.
• Own design process, from schematic creation to PCB layout.
• Manage part libraries and perform PCB layouts using Altium Designer.

Skills

Altium Designer

Circuit simulation

Signal integrity

Creative problem solving

Tools

SPICE

HyperLynx

SiWave

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Us:

Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system.

Our technology disrupts the status quo of bulky, expensive, and power-hungry LiDAR systems, making high-precision sensing accessible for widespread adoption in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and beyond. With Voyant, the next of machines can see, understand, and navigate the world like never before.

Discover how we’re redefining what’s possible by making real products out of cutting-edge research in silicon photonics.

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a hybrid hardware company. As we prepare to launch our first of sensors at scale, you’ll take ownership of the electronic systems that drive our photonic integrated circuit innovations. Your work will directly shape the future of high-performance, affordable LiDAR sensing technology.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and are excited about transforming the sensing landscape, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: NYC , remote acceptable with monthly travel to NYC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop specialized analog and mixed-signal circuits to interface with our photonic integrated circuits, including TIAs, ADCs, current sources, signal generators, and switched-mode power supplies.

• Own the design process, from schematic creation to component selection and PCB layout, focusing on high-speed circuits (e.g., SerDes >10 Gbps), power supply sequencing, inter-board connectors, and memory.

• Manage part libraries and perform PCB layouts using Altium Designer.

• Create and execute test plans for Design Validation Testing (DVT) and production testing.

• Lead efforts for regulatory EMI compliance and certification testing.

• Collaborate closely with FPGA HDL designers to align hardware needs with pin selection, interface requirements, and routing.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on embedded electronics design experience.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead electronic hardware design from concept to production, including verification and certification.

• Expertise:

  • Performance-critical low-noise analog and/or high-speed digital design.

  • High-density routing with FPGAs, microprocessors, and high-speed memory systems.

  • Validating noise-critical circuits, mitigating EMI, and ensuring signal integrity.

• Skills:

  • Proficiency in Altium Designer and circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).

  • Deep knowledge of signal/power integrity principles and tools (e.g., HyperLynx, SiWave).

  • Strong use of GHz+ oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to assess signal quality.

• Attributes: Creative problem solver, strong communicator, and solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications:

• Experience with high-speed data converters, electro-optic circuit interfaces, or integration of PCBs with custom analog ICs.

• Knowledge of flex and rigid-flex board designs.

• Proficiency in model-based engineering (e.g., Verilog-AMS).

• Familiarity with Verilog HDL development.

• Exposure to high-reliability or extreme-environment design (e.g., automotive).

Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary and meaningful equity package.

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays.

• Team events and company meetups.