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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 ...

Chipton Ross

Hardware Engineer

Del Rey, CA · On-site

$70/hr

Active development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge ... Knowledge of generating hardware architecture, high level interconnects, and deriving requirements ...

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 ...

Quiet Capital

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$95 - $280/hr

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 ...

ARES Corporation

Hardware Engineer

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

The Hardware Engineer will assist in conducting site surveys, fiber and network testing, system ... Demonstrated ability to quickly establish proficiency on new IT products/product lines. Desired ...

New

hyve solutions

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/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 ...

Hyve Solutions

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$100K - $130K/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 ...

femtoAI

Hardware Engineer

San Bruno, CA · On-site

$147K - $194K/yr

Participate in design reviews, debugging, and bring-up of new hardware blocks Requirements The ... Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field The ideal candidate will also have:

Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We are looking for a new or recent EE graduate who is interested in a very hands-on position ... Title: Hardware Engineer Location: Carlsbad, CA Contract: Fulltime/12-month Fixed Term Tasks:

Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We are looking for a new or recent EE graduate who is interested in a very hands-on position ... Title: Hardware Engineer Location: Carlsbad, CA Contract: Fulltime/12-month Fixed Term Tasks:

Stanford University

Hardware Engineer

Stanford, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

The Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) is a new effort within the university integrating the efforts of ... The Hardware Engineer will contribute to the development of OceanOne, help to integrate the 15 ...

Everpure

Hardware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

... transition new storage sub-systems into high-volume production. * Ensure System Resilience ... of hardware anomalies, and apply sound engineering judgment to resolve technical issues across ...

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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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Electrical Engineer - Hardware Validation & Characterization (Menlo Park)

Axiom Global Technologies

Menlo Park, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform detailed testing and validation of electronic systems including power and signal integrity, timing, and thermal behavior.

  • Work on board bring-up and debug, including functional and interface-level testing (e.g., PCIe, DDR3/4, USB, SERDES).

  • Use lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and signal generators for circuit-level validation.

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation & CharacterizationElectrical Engineer – Hardware Validation & Characterization

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We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer with a strong background in hardware validation and test to support product development across the full hardware lifecycle—from concept to release. The role will focus on validating complex electronic designs, executing high-speed signal testing, and contributing to system-level hardware qualification.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware development including requirements definition, architectural analysis, design, validation, and certification for production readiness.
  • Perform detailed testing and validation of electronic systems including power and signal integrity, timing, and thermal behavior.
  • Work on board bring-up and debug, including functional and interface-level testing (e.g., PCIe, DDR3/4, USB, SERDES).
  • Use a variety of lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and signal generators for circuit-level validation.
  • Conduct EMC/EMI testing, PDN evaluations, and support system-level compliance activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and project delivery.
  • Interpret schematics and layouts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, Valor, GC Preview).
  • Develop automation scripts for repetitive validation procedures.

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in electrical validation and debugging of high-speed circuits
  • Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, memory interfaces, and various communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG)
  • Hands-on expertise with signal and power integrity concepts
  • Familiarity with industry compliance and certification standards
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex hardware issues
  • Experience working in a collaborative development environment with internal and external teams
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeContract
Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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