Senior Circuit Architect & PCB Platform Lead

Salt; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Senior Circuit Engineer / PCB Architect to lead hardware platform design for next-generation connected fueling and dispensing systems. You will define core computing, fuel delivery interfacing, and connectivity architecture, guiding external layout teams from concept through mass production.

You will own high-level hardware block diagrams, partition modules, select critical components, and ensure design intent aligns with safety and global compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in electronic hardware systems architecture or hardware product definition.
• Deep expertise in embedded system architectures and microprocessor/microcontroller selection.
• Experience with fuel-dispensing hardware integration and industrial communication networks (CAN, RS-485, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• PCB & System Architecture: Define high-level board architectures, module partitioning, and internal hardware communication strategies.
• Component Selection: Evaluate, source, and select critical system components, balancing cost and performance.
• Peripherals Integration: Architect interfaces and signaling methods for third-party assemblies, payment hardware, and displays.
• Compliance & Technical Leadership: Define hardware requirements for safety benchmarks and guide external layout resources.

Skills

Embedded system architectures

Microprocessor selection

Fuel systems hardware integration

Industrial communication networks (CAN

Ethernet)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

HDMI

LVDS

MIPI

CAN interfaces

RS-485

Ethernet

Job description

Salt is seeking a Senior Circuit Engineer / PCB Architect to lead hardware platform design for next-generation connected fueling and dispensing systems. You will define core computing, fuel delivery interfacing, and connectivity architecture, guiding external layout teams from concept through mass production.

You will own high-level hardware block diagrams, partition modules, select critical components, and ensure design intent aligns with safety and global compliance standards.