Staff Hardware Engineer

219 Design; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) + company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Professional development budget

Flexible work hours / work from home

Job summary

219 Design is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on a range of projects from rapid prototypes to complex medical devices. You will architect analog/digital electronics, power solutions, and multi-protocol circuits while coordinating with mechanical and firmware teams.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Altium. Office presence in Raleigh or Bay Area, U.S.

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 or Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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, design, 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, RS-232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, BLE, 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 firmware engineering).
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Test equipment

Job description

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, design, 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, RS-232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), 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 firmware engineering).
• 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 or Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Bonus Points

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

Benefits

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 great locations (Raleigh, 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

The final starting salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by evaluating several factors, such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, alignment with market data, and geography.

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.

Emailed resumes will not be considered.