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New Grad Hardware Engineer Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Senior Hardware Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$106K - $141K/yr

Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production * Create Hardware Unit ... Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract ...

Senior Hardware Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$106K - $141K/yr

Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production * Create Hardware Unit ... Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract ...

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

$103K - $138K/yr

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in getting new electronics from design to production. This position involves not only designing and executing comprehensive hardware ...

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

$103K - $138K/yr

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in getting new electronics from design to production. This position involves not only designing and executing comprehensive hardware ...

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How much do new grad hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for new grad hardware engineer in Decatur, GA is $142,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,600.00 and $159,100.00 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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Infographic showing various New Grad Hardware Engineer job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,769 per year, or $68.6 per hour.

Senior Hardware Engineer

Adtran

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$106K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Summary

The Senior Hardware Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing Coherent Pluggable Optical Transceiver modules for metro, core and data center applications. Senior Engineer will have a proven competency in the areas of electronic design, Microcontrollers and Signal Integrity management.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop block diagrams and schematics from initial concept phase
  • Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production
  • Create Hardware Unit Design specification and test plans
  • Work cross functionally within all R&D disciplines in order to meet design objectives
  • Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract manufacturers
  • Provide guidance to CAD designers during PCB design
  • Work closely with layout engineers
  • Work closely with the FPGA/FW/Test engineering team during integration phase of the product
  • Utilize Ansys "HFFS" 3D solver for circuit design and high speed simulations
  • Complete the full product design life cycle on a portion of the system involving multiple components
  • Work independently on the assigned design activities with minimal supervision
  • Understand the product architecture, design, processes, tools, etc. required to perform their assigned design activities
QualificationsBasic Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 5 plus years' relevant experience (high-speed board design)
  • High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition) and EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS) is a must
  • Experience in Coherent Pluggable XCVR design a big plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with high-speed RF measurements and characterization equipment
  • Strong fundamentals in EM and RF such as impedance matching, S-parameters
  • Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Logic, Analyzer, Function Generator, and BER test sets
  • Experience in fiber optics test and measurements
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (schematics), Hyperlynx (SI, PI), SW proficiency is a plus
  • Experience with coherent optical systems is a plus.
  • Knowledgeable on optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU is highly desirable
  • Proven competency in the areas of signal integrity management utilizing Ansys HFSS is highly desirable
  • Working experience of optical transceivers is a bonus
  • Programming skills in LabView, Python, or Matlab for test purposes is a bonus
Success Criteria
  • Able to drive design teams, component vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Able to generate high quality design documents (High level design and Unit Test)
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision
  • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job