Senior Applications Engineer - Force Sensors (Hybrid)

Sierra Wireless; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to integrate sensing products with mechanical, electrical, and software teams. You will collaborate with OEMs on next‑generation devices including laptops, smartphones, automotive steering wheels, wearables, and industrial displays, driving from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities include designing schematics and PCB layouts, preparing BOMs and fabrication notes, debugging hardware, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in electronic design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Hands-on analog/mixed-signal circuitry and firmware experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; strong communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and Development: propose and implement solutions across mechanical, electrical, software integration; develop prototypes; PCB layout and fabrication; source components; hardware bring-up.
• Customer Support and Engagement: manage evaluation kits and sensor modules; provide hardware, firmware and mechanical support.
• Test and Characterization: hardware and system level tests; performance verification; debug and characterize.
• Technical Documentation and Training: create datasheets, app notes, design guides; train customers and sales teams.
• Collaboration: collect feedback, drive continuous improvements, shape roadmaps and new technologies.
• Industry engagement: stay current with consumer electronics advancements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Firmware development

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Siemens

I2C/SPI interfaces

Oscilloscope

Soldering

Job description

Sierra Wireless in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to integrate sensing products with mechanical, electrical, and software teams. You will collaborate with OEMs on next‑generation devices including laptops, smartphones, automotive steering wheels, wearables, and industrial displays, driving from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities include designing schematics and PCB layouts, preparing BOMs and fabrication notes, debugging hardware, and coordinating with