Staff Hardware Design Engineer

219 Design; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) + company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible work hours

Job summary

219 Design in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Staff Hardware Design Engineer to lead system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on diverse projects from rapid proofs of concept to complex medical devices.

You will architect analog/digital electronics, power management, and wireless interfaces, while collaborating with clients and cross‑functional teams to meet objectives, timelines, and quality goals.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Proficient in Altium and standard test equipment like oscilloscope and logic analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on a variety of projects.
• Architect, implement, and validate analog and digital electronics.
• Design power electronics, including battery management and low-power design.
• Design circuits for wired and wireless protocols (USB, RS232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, BLE, WiFi, Cellular).
• Coordinate with vendors for prototype PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Perform hands-on prototyping, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
• Collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams to set objectives and timelines.
• Participate in design reviews and provide/receive feedback.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in small teams.
• Share knowledge through weekly discussions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Hardware debugging

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering

MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Job description

As a Staff Hardware Design Engineer at 219, you will play a crucial role in helping companies develop products that push the boundaries of possibility and challenge the status quo.

Your Role

• Take responsibility for system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on a variety of projects, ranging from rapid proof-of-concept prototypes to complex medical devices.
• Architect, implement, and validate custom analog and digital electronics.
• Design power electronics, including battery management and low-power design.
• Design circuits supporting various wired and wireless communication protocols (USB, RS232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, Cellular, etc).
• Manage vendors for prototype PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Conduct hands-on prototyping, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
• Collaborate closely with clients and interdisciplinary colleagues (mechanical and software/firmware engineering) to set objectives and timelines.
• Participate in design reviews, seeking and providing technical feedback to and from peers.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables independently or as part of a small team.
• Share your skills and knowledge with the team by participating in and presenting at weekly discussions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of Altium.
• Proficient in the use of standard test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
• Must be able to work regularly out of one of our offices in the Bay Area (Mountain View or San Francisco).
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Bonus Points

• Experience with medical devices
• Experience with automation and robotics
• Additional experience in any/all: firmware/software development, mechanical design

Changing jobs is a big deal! We know you need to weigh compensation, job satisfaction, and company culture, so we wanted to share some of the things we think make 219 Design unique and a great place to work:

• We are a certified Great Place to Work®!
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• A share of the company’s profit, and the ability to shape our company by influencing the types of projects we accept and the emerging technology we incorporate
• A very positive work culture. There’s no finger-pointing, we help each other out with technical challenges, and we have each other’s backs!
• Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home
• A professional development budget with on-the-clock time to attend conferences and training of your choosing
• An immersive environment of continuous learning through weekly discussion groups, professional development, and project diversity
• You will work in one of our Bay Area locations (Mountain View or San Francisco)!
• You will have access to tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, mills and lathes, electronics equipment, and more, including for personal projects!
• Transparent financials and leadership
• Unlimited snacks that you help to choose

Equal Opportunity Message: 219 Design is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where 219ers thrive.