Staff Hardware Engineer — Wireless & High‑Speed Digital

Inseego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Inseego Corp. in San Diego is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware architecture, schematic design, and validation of digital and mixed-signal subsystems for 5G mobile hotspot and FWA products.

You will collaborate with RF, antenna, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams, perform lab bring-up, validation, and support production ramps, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping design practices.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
• Staff Level: 8+ years of relevant hardware development experience preferred.
• Exceptional candidates with less experience and demonstrated growth potential may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware architecture, schematic design, and validation of digital and mixed-signal subsystems.
• Design processor support circuitry including memory, power management, battery charging, USB, Ethernet, PCIe, SIM, and display interfaces.
• Develop hardware specifications and design documentation.
• Perform component selection, supplier evaluation, and technical tradeoff analysis.
• Lead PCB layout reviews and provide guidance on signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Perform hardware bring-up, bench debugging, validation, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and execute validation plans to ensure compliance with product requirements.
• Support EVT, DVT, PVT, carrier certification, manufacturing ramp, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

digital hardware design

mixed-signal design

processor-based systems

memory management

power management

high-speed interfaces

signal integrity

PCB layout

lab debugging

EMI/EMC

team collaboration

communication skills

LTE/5G/WiFi experience

Qualcomm chipsets

Cadence design tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Cadence design tools

Job description

Inseego Corp. in San Diego is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware architecture, schematic design, and validation of digital and mixed-signal subsystems for 5G mobile hotspot and FWA products.

You will collaborate with RF, antenna, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams, perform lab bring-up, validation, and support production ramps, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping design practices.