Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

Packet Digital; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory collaboration culture

Job summary

Packet Digital in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems.

You will own hardware architectures from concept to production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Deep understanding of DC-DC power conversion and switch-mode power supply topologies.
• Experience with battery-based electric power systems.
• Understanding of vehicle electrification and safety requirements for battery-powered systems
• Experience designing hardware involving microcontrollers
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience
• Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management strategies
• Experience with precision analog measurements in high-noise environments
• Experience designing for high-current and high-voltage applications
• Experience implementing CAN, USB, and serial communication circuits
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple project priorities

Responsibilities

• Capture and define product requirements based on customer needs.
• Research technologies, components, standards, and design approaches.
• Propose, simulate, and validate hardware architectures and circuits.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts based on project requirements.
• Provide project timeline and development estimates.
• Support product development from concept through production.
• Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Document assemblies, bills of materials, engineering changes, and related design details.
• Participate in and lead schematic, layout, and design reviews.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to complete product designs.
• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and finished products.
• Create technical and customer-facing documentation.
• Provide customer support as needed.
• Assist with maintaining component libraries and project databases.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab and workspace.
• Support a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

Microcontrollers

CAN/USB/Serial

Thermal management

Analog measurement

High current/voltage

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Oscilloscopes / Test equipment

Job description

Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

Packet Digital is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design and develop advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems, including drones and other terrestrial, space, and naval applications.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer who enjoys working across the full product development lifecycle - from requirements and circuit design through PCB layout, testing, troubleshooting, and product integration.

About Packet Digital

Packet Digital designs, manufactures, and markets advanced electronic solutions for portable electronic devices, embedded systems, and unmanned aircraft. Our team develops innovative power electronics and battery-powered systems used in demanding real-world applications.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting electronic hardware systems. Responsibilities include:

• Capture and define product requirements based on customer needs and engineering input


• Research technologies, components, standards, and design approaches


• Propose, simulate, and validate hardware architectures and circuits


• Create schematics and PCB layouts based on project requirements


• Provide project timeline and development estimates


• Support product development from concept through production


• Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance


• Document assemblies, bills of materials, engineering changes, and related design details


• Participate in and lead schematic, layout, and design reviews


• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to complete product designs


• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and finished products


• Create technical and customer-facing documentation


• Provide customer support as needed


• Assist with maintaining component libraries and project databases


• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices


• Maintain a clean and organized lab and workspace


• Support a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment


• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on hardware engineer with strong experience in power electronics, embedded systems, PCB design, and battery-powered applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering


• 4+ years of related hardware engineering experience


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


• Deep understanding of DC-DC power conversion and switch-mode power supply topologies


• Experience with battery-based electric power systems


• Understanding of vehicle electrification and safety requirements for battery-powered systems


• Experience designing hardware involving microcontrollers


• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience


• Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management strategies


• Experience with precision analog measurements in high-noise environments


• Experience designing for high-current and high-voltage applications


• Experience implementing CAN, USB, and serial communication circuits


• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment


• Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple project priorities

Why Join Packet Digital?

At Packet Digital, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced electronic systems that support innovative unmanned and battery-powered technologies. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, take ownership of meaningful design work, and contribute to products used in demanding applications.

We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and advancement.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in our main office. Candidates should be comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting projects from concept through completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Packet Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.