

Hardware Engineer
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-02
Responsibilities
- Capture requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.
- Responsible for schematics capture, component selection, and design release.
- Research new concepts and take products to production readiness.
- Perform worst-case design calculations, thermal calculations, and component selection.
- Collaborate closely with PCB and mechanical teams for layout guidance and reviews.
- Conduct design failure analysis and support functional safety activities.
- Hands-on hardware bring-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
- Hands-on skills in schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
- Experience with failure investigations and Root Cause & Corrective Action Analysis (RCCA).
- Proficiency with electric/electronics systems and standard lab equipment.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (RS485, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
- 2+ years of experience in designing automotive electronics.
- Experience with Altium and automotive safety controllers (ISO26262 preferred) is a plus.