Senior Hardware Engineer

Company Description

Device Solutions is an embedded engineering firm specializing in the design, development, and optimization of wireless devices, including cellular, RF, and IoT devices. Serving both startups and Fortune 500 companies globally, Device Solutions helps businesses of all sizes create innovative, high-performance products. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, they are a trusted partner in the wireless industry, and are led by the same industry pioneers that wrote and implemented the next generation wireless standards our devices have run on for years. The team is constantly developing innovative but practical solutions for clients across almost every industry. By joining the Device Solutions team, you can expect the following:

• Generous Employee Benefits Package: Enjoy comprehensive health benefits (including dental and vision), generous employer contributions towards HSA / HRA and 401k accounts, ample vacation days, and more, all tailored to enhance your work-life balance and financial security.
• Supportive Team Environment: Experience a collaborative workplace where leadership genuinely cares about your growth and development, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
• Diverse Project Opportunities: Engage in a wide variety of projects that span different technologies and industries, challenging you while providing opportunities to broaden your skill set and expertise.

Role Description

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing embedded systems, from initial concept through production. Your expertise will drive the architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, and system integration of cutting-edge wireless and IoT solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware performance, optimize power efficiency, and meet industry standards. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers, troubleshooting complex hardware issues, and working closely with customers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded hardware solutions, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and system integration.
• Own technical solutions for projects, ensuring designs meet or exceed performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
• Conduct circuit simulations, signal integrity analysis, and power management optimization.
• Select and integrate microcontrollers, RF modules, power supplies, and other key hardware components.
• Perform hands-on debugging, testing, and validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to optimize hardware-software interaction.
• Document designs, test plans, and technical reports for internal and customer use.
• Ensure compliance with EMC/EMI, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices.
• Lead and participate in project, customer, and other meetings as required, providing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with management and colleagues to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency and quality in hardware development.
• Generate weekly status reports to assess progress and document technical status and potential risk of all current projects.
• Lead client engagements independently on smaller projects, serving as the primary technical point of contact from scoping through delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks
• Ability to analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts
• Passionate about customer satisfaction and retention
• Ability to leverage team strengths and encourage effective collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in embedded hardware / software product development
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with low-power and wearable device design.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces (USB, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Experience with hardware security and encryption techniques.
• Understanding of mechanical design considerations for embedded hardware.
• Experience with cellular IoT device certification (PTCRB, FCC, carrier acceptance

testing).

• Familiarity with LTE-M, NB-IoT, or other LPWAN wireless protocols.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in embedded hardware design, including schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design, power management, and signal integrity.
• Experience with wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC, Cellular (LTE), GPS/GNSS.
• Familiarity with RF design principles, transmission lines, and antenna integration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliance and testing.
• Experience with low-power design techniques for battery-operated and energy-constrained products.
• Ability to read and interpret functional specifications, datasheets, and application notes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a disciplined approach to root cause analysis across analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.