Sr Electrical Hardware Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in utility management technology is seeking a Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer in Clemson, SC. This senior-level role involves designing advanced hardware for IoT systems, ensuring quality, reliability, and manufacturability, while engaging in continuous product improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electronic hardware development, strong troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in board-level electronic hardware development.
• Deep expertise in high-speed digital interfaces and analog components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance board-level hardware for IoT systems.
• Validate designs through lab testing using diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs meet quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

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: 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 areas such as 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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