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Verkada

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA

$140K - $185K/yr

Lead electrical engineering for new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production. * Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers ...

KBR, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Use engineering knowledge to ensure qualification test plans adequately test new hardware compliance to system requirements. * Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Request for Change (RFC ...

VersaLogic Corporation

Hardware Engineer

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

The Hardware Engineer plays a critical role in VersaLogic's development of new products and services. Tasks include performing feasibility studies, selecting components, writing technical ...

Qualis LLC

Hardware Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$131K - $177K/yr

... new products. The Hardware Engineer will be a self-starter who works well both in teams and independently. They will have strong communication skills and robust attention to detail, organizational ...

KBR

Hardware Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$121K - $160K/yr

Use engineering knowledge to ensure qualification test plans adequately test new hardware compliance to system requirements. * Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Request for Change (RFC ...

ManTech

Hardware Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$111K - $147K/yr

Join a new and exciting opportunity to support national security by delivering mission-focused ... Work closely with the systems engineering team to develop and validate hardware drawing packages

Microgreen Technologies LLC

Hardware Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Performs design and development engineering assignments related to hardware products and systems including development of new products or updates to existing products. Work may encompass one or more ...

TechSpace Solutions Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Longmont, CO (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Performs design and development engineering assignments related to hardware products and systems including development of new products or updates to existing ...

Actalent

Hardware Engineer

Sheboygan, WI

$125K - $165K/yr

Hardware Engineer This role focuses on developing, testing, and optimizing printed circuit board ... Contribute to new product design and sustaining activities for analog, digital, RF, and mixed ...

Actalent

Hardware Engineer

Milwaukee, WI

$121K - $160K/yr

Hardware Engineer This role focuses on developing, testing, and optimizing printed circuit board ... Contribute to new product design and sustaining activities for analog, digital, RF, and mixed ...

Garland Technology LLC

Hardware Engineer

Richardson, TX

$112K - $148K/yr

You'll play a critical role in developing new designs, writing Acceptance Test Procedures ... robust and scalable hardware implementations. Work closely with software engineering team to ...

Actalent

Hardware Engineer

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Hardware Engineer This role offers the opportunity to design and develop electronic hardware from ... Support redesign and new product development for modules such as gauges, clusters, displays ...

Lockheed Martin

Hardware Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

... new semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, additive-manufacturing, COTS solutions, etc.) and produce recommendations to enhance system capability, reliability, and maintainability. This is an ...

Garland Technology LLC

Hardware Engineer

Richardson, TX

$111K - $147K/yr

You'll play a critical role in developing new designs, writing Acceptance Test Procedures ... hardware implementations. * Work closely with software engineering team to develop both test code ...

Verkada

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Lead electrical engineering for new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production. * Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers ...

ORBCOMM

Hardware Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Support new product introductions by partnering with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams ... hardware design, electrical engineering, or a similar role. * Experience designing electronic ...

Hyve Solutions

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$135K - $178K/yr

... help drive compelling new ideas forward. * Work closely with Engineering, Technical Program ... Hardware Engineer with deep understanding of rack architecture, network gear (switches, optics ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for new grad hardware engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between New Grad Hardware Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectNew Grad Hardware EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, team-based hardware developmentDesign-focused, often in R&D or product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, semiconductor firms, consumer electronicsElectronics manufacturers, semiconductor companies, aerospace

New Grad Hardware Engineers typically start with foundational skills and assist in hardware development projects, while Hardware Design Engineers focus on creating detailed hardware schematics and specifications. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the Design Engineer role often involves more specialized design tasks and experience.

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Hardware Engineer

Verkada

San Mateo, CA

$140K - $185K/yr

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Job description

About this Role
As a Hardware Engineer on our hardware team, you will lead the design and development of Verkada's newest products. Verkada's Hardware Engineers own all electrical engineering design and validation aspects, working directly with our JDM partners to ship cutting-edge products. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office.
What You'll Do
  • Lead electrical engineering for new products from initial proof of concept through to mass production.  
  • Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, software engineers and product managers to develop new products.  
  • Own component selection, schematic and layout development based on the architecture you have created.  
  • Own and maintain Hardware Requirements Document, ensuring it accurately captures all system-level and component-level hardware specifications
  • Quickly prototype new product concepts for mock-up builds and proof of concept studies.  Get hands-on with board bring-up, debug, testing and validation.  
  • Build and execute robust test plans by leveraging resources at our JDM/ODM partners.  Lead root cause analysis efforts related to EMI/EMC, surge, thermal, OTA prescan, other RF testing and more.  
  • Lead JDM teams to efficiently and effectively complete programs.  Work closely with manufacturing partners to steer hardware designs through design and validation builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) and into mass production. 
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners to review designs, run experiments, and troubleshoot issues. 
  • Lead compliance / regulatory efforts for relevant hardware products.
What You Bring
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
  • 3+ years experience in designing new electronics products.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 15%.
US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
  • Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
  • Professional development stipend
  • Fertility Stipend 
  • Wellness/fitness benefits
  • Healthy lunches provided daily
  • Commuter benefits
Additional Information

  • We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.

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