Remote Computer Hardware Engineer: Design & Prototype

Chimes; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

Tickets at Work

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a Computer Hardware Engineer to design, develop, test, and support computer hardware and related peripherals from a remote location in the United States. You will analyze needs, architect reliable hardware, and document configurations and tests.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with certifications preferred and experience in regulated or security-conscious environments valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of related technical experience.
• Experience documenting requirements, configurations, tests, changes, and results.
• Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system needs, specifications, performance, cost, and security requirements to recommend suitable hardware configurations.
• Design, develop, assemble, and modify computer hardware and peripherals, and evaluate hardware/software interfaces with engineering staff and other stakeholders.
• Build, simulate, and test prototypes; verify equipment against specifications, analyze results, and recommend corrective changes.
• Prepare functional specifications and maintain documentation for requirements, configurations, testing, and changes.
• Select hardware and materials that meet specifications, monitor equipment performance, and recommend equipment purchases, modifications, or environmental controls.
• Provide technical support, training, and implementation guidance to users, engineers, suppliers, and other teams; coordinate technicians and support personnel as needed.

Skills

Technical experience 3+ years

Documentation experience

Security/compliance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience

Job description

Chimes is seeking a Computer Hardware Engineer to design, develop, test, and support computer hardware and related peripherals from a remote location in the United States. You will analyze needs, architect reliable hardware, and document configurations and tests.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with certifications preferred and experience in regulated or security-conscious environments valued.