About the Role
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.
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.
Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@device-solutions.com.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science (or equivalent degree / certification) in relevant field with 10+ years of experience
5+ 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, WiFi, 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.
Ability to read and interpret functional specifications, datasheets, and application notes.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
About the Company
Device Solutions is a full-service engineering firm specializing in the design and development of low-power, wireless IoT devices. Since opening our doors in 2003, we have established ourselves as leaders in the electrical engineering field and have won multiple awards for our work. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide specialized, high-quality support and innovative solutions to clients across a wide variety of industries.