Staff Applications Hardware Engineer - Low-Power PCB & Wearables

Uncover; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambiq in Austin, TX is seeking a Staff Applications Hardware Engineer to drive PCB hardware architecture and debugging for low-power SoC evaluation hardware, collaborating with software and design teams to satisfy internal and customer needs.

The role involves debugging device-level issues on Ambiq SoCs, supporting field engineers, and contributing to customer-facing documentation such as Application Notes and Hardware Design Guidelines.

Qualifications

• MS in ECE with 6+ years exp or BS in ECE with 8+ years exp.
• Experience in hardware architecture design, layout, manufacturing test, system bring-up and testing.

Responsibilities

• PCB hardware architecture, design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and validation teams to analyze and debug complex system-level issues.
• Conduct customer hardware design reviews and bridge communication between field and engineering teams.
• Assist with design, debug, and testing of embedded software drivers and hardware guidelines.
• Develop manufacturing test procedures and hardware for board builds overseas.
• Create application notes and knowledgebase articles for customers.

Skills

PCB hardware design

ARM platforms

low-power design

debugging embedded systems

test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic分析

Education

MS in ECE

BS in ECE

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Ambiq in Austin, TX is seeking a Staff Applications Hardware Engineer to drive PCB hardware architecture and debugging for low-power SoC evaluation hardware, collaborating with software and design teams to satisfy internal and customer needs.

The role involves debugging device-level issues on Ambiq SoCs, supporting field engineers, and contributing to customer-facing documentation such as Application Notes and Hardware Design Guidelines.