Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer
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Designs and develops electrical systems and PCBAs for mass-produced consumer devices, optimizing mixed-signal circuits for low power, thermal efficiency, and high-density layouts.
About this role
We are seeking a Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer to own the design and development of electrical systems and PCBAs for mass-produced consumer devices. You will design complex mixed-signal circuits optimized for tight spaces, high-density layouts, low power consumption, and thermal efficiency. This role requires close collaboration with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, RF specialists, and battery teams.
What you will do:
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Own complete PCBA and electrical system development from architecture through mass production.
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Design schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts using Altium Designer, optimizing minimal space and thermal efficiency.
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Develop power architecture, conduct power analysis, and optimize low-power consumption in resource-constrained devices.
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Perform circuit analysis including signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal simulation using SPICE and CAD tools.
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Select and evaluate components for performance, power efficiency, reliability, and cost-effective mass production.
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Develop test strategies and execute design verification, qualification, and production testing.
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Lead design reviews and collaborate with product, mechanical, industrial design, RF, and battery teams on system integration.
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Hands-on debugging of PCBA signals, power, bring-up, and other issues with feedback into design iterations.
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Support manufacturing for cost optimization, yield improvement, and efficient mass production.
What we are looking for:
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3+ years of experience designing consumer electronics products
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Hands-on experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and board bring-up in Altium Designer
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Strong expertise in power management, low-power design, and thermal analysis
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Experience with circuit simulation (SPICE) and mixed-signal circuit design (analog and digital)
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Proficiency with electrical test equipment and test planning for product validation
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Experience working with industrial designers and mechanical engineers on form factor integration
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with low-power and battery-powered mobile device design
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Experience with multiple PCB technologies (rigid, flex, rigid flex)
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Experience with RF circuit design and antenna integration
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Experience with IoT, wearables, phones, or compact consumer electronics
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Experience bringing consumer products to mass production
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