Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

World; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to drive the development and testing of innovative hardware. This role requires collaboration across teams and expertise in electronics and embedded systems, shaping the future of digital assets. Exceptional compensation and benefits included.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Monthly Phone Reimbursement

Daily in-office meals

Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement or pension program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation and E-CAD tools.
• Experience with embedded systems and C programming.

Responsibilities

• Define and document electrical product requirements.
• End to end ownership of electronic designs.
• Collaborate to integrate product design and enhance performance.

Skills

Electronics product development

Circuit development

Embedded systems

Programming in C

Microcontroller development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

E-CAD tools (Altium, EAGLE)

Circuit simulation tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

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About The Company

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

About The Company

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity.

About The Team

The Device Org Team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for all aspects of driving the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics,Physical Security, Field Operational Compliance, and Technical Support of our world-class hardware devices reaching billions of people globally. We are a rapidly growing, highly cross-functional team that strategically partners with industrial design, optics, software, market operations, and the finance teams to define product requirements and execute on development. Join our dynamic team as a Field Operations Lead, and contribute to the operational excellence of our organization. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

• This role is based in our San Francisco, California and/or Munich, Germany offices.
  
  

About The Opportunity

Tools for Humanity is looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to help work on developing, testing, and upgrading our flagship hardware devices, including the Orb. This role will work closely with Engineering (AI, Software & Mechanics), Manufacturing, and Industrial Design to create and produce cutting-edge technologies at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document electrical product requirements, incl. Test, Qualification and Manufacturing requirements (DfX).
• End to end ownership of the electronic designs, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Ensure mass production readiness of your designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate product design and enhance overall performance and cost.
• Develop and implement advanced electrical systems and circuits.
• Evaluate and verify existing hardware designs, identifying and resolving any issues.
• Diagnose and repair hardware issues to maintain optimal functionality.
• Responsible for the verification, validation and qualification for developed hardware and maintaining Documentation.
• Commission and repair electrical assemblies, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Program microcontrollers in C with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS and Zephyr) for testing and device bring-up.
• Coordinate with software engineers to validate software releases on hardware and address potential issues.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electronics product development, encompassing concept to design, planning, circuit development, and multilayer layout creation with E-CAD tools, preferably Altium or EAGLE.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Experience with hardware security, including HSM, TPMs, and secure elements.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and VNA.
• Hands-on experience in developing and integrating embedded camera-based hardware systems.
• Strong programming skills in C for microcontroller development, with experience in real-time operating systems (RTOS), preferably FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
• Experience with network connectivity, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and LTE, with expertise in antenna optimization.
• Previous experience with very fast-moving startups.
• Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience creating automated PCBA testers for mass production.
• Experience with decentralized manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in conducting DFMEA, identifying and mitigating potential issues.
  
  

What We Offer

• An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF and Munich's Maxvorstadt
• Unlimited PTO
• Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device
• Daily in-office meals
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement or pension program
  
  

Note: This position is based in either our Munich or San Francisco office.

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Pay Transparency Statement (for CA And NY Based Roles)

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH in San Francisco ranges from $140,000 - $200,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH in Munich ranges from €96,000 - €130,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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