Sr Electrical Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering leader in utility management technology seeks a Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer to join their innovative team. This senior-level role focuses on developing advanced IoT systems that enhance water and power management in communities. The engineer will design high-performance hardware, validate designs through testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and manufacturability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in hardware development and a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full lifecycle board-level electronic hardware development.
• Deep expertise in MPU, MCU, NAND, LPDDR(x), and high-speed digital interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance board-level hardware for complex embedded and IoT systems.
• Validate designs through lab testing using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a pioneering leader in utility management technology, building advanced IoT systems that help cities and municipalities better manage their water and power usage. Their solutions drive measurable financial and environmental impact for the communities they serve.

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team focused on developing cutting-edge hardware for next-generation IoT and smart utility systems. This is a senior-level, hands-on role that blends innovation with real-world impact.

Position Details

• Position: Electrical Hardware Engineer
• Compensation: $105K - $120K
• Location: Clemson, SC

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance board-level hardware for complex embedded and IoT systems.
• Validate designs through lab testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Contribute to RF circuit integration, regulatory compliance, reliability testing, and component selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support manufacturing with fixture development, testing protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Engage in continuous improvement of product design and engineering practices to support innovation and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full lifecycle board-level electronic hardware development.
• Deep expertise in MPU, MCU, NAND, LPDDR(x), and high-speed digital interfaces (USB, SDIO, QSPI, etc.).
• Strong background with analog components such as LDOs, DC-DC regulators, and operational amplifiers.
• Experience using and automating test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) for system validation and debugging.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex circuit issues at the board level.
• RF circuit experience is a plus.

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