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Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

UMass Lowell

Radar Hardware Engineer

Lowell, MA · On-site

Good computer programming skills (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab, Python, C/C++). * Experience in and an ... hardware, signals and systems, as well as analog/RF circuit design. * Familiarity with common ...

Akamai

Senior Hardware Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$120K - $161K/yr

Our Hardware Engineering team designs, qualifies, and scales the server platforms that power Akamai ... Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related ...

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Senior Cyber RF Hardware Engineer

Woburn, MA

$134K - $184K/yr

They should have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of computer architecture to support both software and hardware reverse engineering tasks and be able to use their hardware expertise to rapidly ...

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Senior Cyber RF Hardware Engineer

Woburn, MA

$134K - $184K/yr

They should have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of computer architecture to support both software and hardware reverse engineering tasks and be able to use their hardware expertise to rapidly ...

STR

Senior Cyber RF Hardware Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

They should have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of computer architecture to support both software and hardware reverse engineering tasks and be able to use their hardware expertise to rapidly ...

Lumafield

Hardware Systems Engineer

Boston, MA

$105K - $150K/yr

We rebuilt the whole system, from X-ray capture, to computer vision analysis, to web-based ... The Hardware Group is looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Cambridge office and own ...

Lumafield

Hardware Systems Engineer

Boston, MA

$105K - $150K/yr

We rebuilt the whole system, from X-ray capture, to computer vision analysis, to web-based ... The Hardware Group is looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Cambridge office and own ...

Lumafield

Hardware Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$105K - $150K/yr

We rebuilt the whole system, from X-ray capture, to computer vision analysis, to web-based ... The Hardware Group is looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Cambridge office and own ...

Cyvl, Inc

Head of Hardware

Boston, MA · On-site

$185K - $250K/yr

Bachelor's or higher in electrical, mechanical, computer, or systems engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. Nice to Have: * Experience deploying hardware into government, defense-adjacent ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance computer hardware engineer in Boston, MA is $158,865.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $177,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer vs Computer Hardware Technician?

AspectFreelance Computer Hardware EngineerComputer Hardware Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Cisco), technical expertiseCertifications often required, such as CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, remote or on-siteOn-site, repair shops, or corporate settings
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, independent contractingCompanies, service centers, retail
Work FocusDesign, troubleshooting, consulting, custom hardware solutionsHardware installation, repair, maintenance

Freelance Computer Hardware Engineers focus on designing, troubleshooting, and consulting on hardware projects independently, often working remotely or on a per-project basis. In contrast, Computer Hardware Technicians primarily perform on-site repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks within organizations or repair shops. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope, work environment, and client interaction.

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Hardware Engineer (eInfochips)

Hardware Engineer (eInfochips)

Arrow Electronics

Bedford, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Arrow Electronics rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position:
Hardware Engineer (eInfochips)
Job Description:
Role: Hardware Engineer
Location: Bedford, MA (Day-1 Onsite)
What candidate will Be Doing:
  • Experience on all stages of Hardware Product Development Lifecycle.
  • Microcontroller: ST, Microchip, TI, based architecture design
  • Analog and mixed signal design, ADC and DAC circuit design experience, Signal conditioning
  • Operational amplifier, discrete component analog circuit design experience
  • AC to DC and DC to DC power supply design
  • Knowledge of interfaces like RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, UART, Wi-Fi, BT, Zigbee would be plus.
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance for automotive products.
  • Various tools like ORCAD, ALLEGRO, ALTIUM, PADS.
  • Lab instruments like Multi- meters, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Logic analyzer etc.

What we are looking for:
  • Responsible for the research, design, development and testing computer systems and components.
  • Design new computer hardware, creating schematics of computer equipment to be built.
  • Test the completed models of the computer hardware they design.
  • Analyze the test results and modify the design as needed.
  • Update existing computer equipment so that it will work with new software.
  • Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware.

Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Work Arrangement Fully Onsite: Must be able to travel to an Arrow Client office location as requested by Arrow Client leadership.
Location: Bedford, MA (Day-1 Onsite)
About eInfochips: eInfochips, an Arrow company (Fortune#154), is a leading global provider of product engineering and semiconductor design services. A rich history of over two decades, with over 500+ products developed and 40M deployments in 140 countries, eInfochips continues to fuel technological innovations in multiple verticals. eInfochips has strategic technology partnerships with Qualcomm, NVIDIA, NXP, Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Amazon, Microsoft and Google to name a few. Along with Arrow's $38B in revenues, 22,000 employees, and 345 locations serving over 80 countries, eInfochips is primed to accelerate connected products innovation for 150,000+ global clients. eInfochips acts as a catalyst to Arrow's Sensor-to-Sunset initiative and offers complete edge-to-cloud capabilities for its clients. Please visit www.einfochips.com for our portfolio of product engineering services across
various industries & verticals.
Arrow's Sensor-to-Sunset initiative and offers complete edge-to-cloud capabilities for its clients. Please visit www.einfochips.com for our portfolio of product engineering services across various industries C verticals.
EEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$95,900.00 - $0.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:
US-MA-Bedford-Massachusetts (Werfen)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Engineering Services
EEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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