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Tristar AI, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

Careers Hardware Engineer Location: Hybrid - Cambridge, MA (On-Site 3 Days Weekly) Type: Full-Time ... Engineering About Tristar AI Tristar AI is a cutting-edge computer vision startup transforming ...

Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Hardware Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Support occasional startup and commissioning activities at customer sites. Qualifications What You ... hardware, and associated networking systems. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...

Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Hardware Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Support occasional startup and commissioning activities at customer sites. Qualifications What You ... hardware, and associated networking systems. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...

Zero-G Radiation Assurance

Hardware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $191K/yr

We are seeking a talented electrical engineer to join a small startup in the space industry. The candidate will own hardware design and testing efforts on microelectronics and systems for space ...

GABLETEK

Electrical Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Up to 10 Positions Position Summary Seeking experienced Electrical Hardware Engineers to support a ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...

GABLETEK

Electrical Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Up to 10 Positions Position Summary Seeking experienced Electrical Hardware Engineers to support a ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

$97K - $144K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to join the Government Services team at Schweitzer ... Our small but growing team has the spirit of a startup with the support system of a large company.

MARS Solutions Group

BMS Hardware Engineer

Rocky Hill, CT · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

... startup and troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities System Design & Programming Develop hardware ... designs for HVAC control systems using standard design libraries Create flow diagrams, sequences of ...

LuminX

Senior Hardware Engineer (Boston)

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field. * 3+ years of hands-on hardware development experience (preferably in a startup). * Strong skills in electrical design (schematics ...

Phase2 Technology

Robotics Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Robotics Hardware Engineer ---- Hiring Department: Department of Computer Science ---- Position ... Develop health checks, monitoring, startup validation, fault detection, and other safeguards to ...

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Verkada

Hardware Engineer (Winter Co-op)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

About the RoleAs a Hardware Engineering Intern at Verkada, you'll contribute to the design and ... Startup Mindset: As a fast-growing startup, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for ...

Roguebeam

EE Hardware Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

About Roguebeam Roguebeam is a startup developing advanced phased array systems for communications ... Engineer to own the entire lifecycle of electronics hardware that will form the backbone of our ...

Brahma Consulting Group

Head of Hardware

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Head of Hardware to lead our hardware engineering efforts at an innovative AI startup revolutionizing chip design through machine learning. This pivotal leadership role ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup 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.

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CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentFast-paced startup setting, often small teams, rapid prototypingCorporate or R&D labs, larger teams, structured projects
Industry UsageTechnology startups, hardware startups, IoT companiesElectronics manufacturing, consumer electronics, industrial equipment
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Startup Hardware Engineer and Hardware Design Engineer roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, often involving electronics design, prototyping, and testing. However, Startup Hardware Engineers typically work in fast-paced startup settings focusing on rapid development and innovation, while Hardware Design Engineers may work in larger, more structured organizations with a focus on detailed design and manufacturing processes.

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Hardware Engineer

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Tristar AI, Inc.
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$135K - $178K/yr

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Job description

Careers Hardware Engineer

Location: Hybrid - Cambridge, MA (On-Site 3 Days Weekly)

Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering

About Tristar AI

Tristar AI is a cutting-edge computer vision startup transforming quality control and safety in manufacturing through scalable, AI‑driven defect detection systems. Our technology is deployed on high‑speed lines across industries, delivering ROI through accuracy, efficiency, and automation.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to support the design, configuration, and deployment of hardware setups for vision systems on a project‑by‑project basis. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of industrial imaging, lighting, GPUs, and edge compute who can assess customer environments and help recommend, source, and validate optimal hardware configurations tailored to specific manufacturing use cases.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Tristar AI's engineering and deployment teams to define/design vision system hardware requirements based on customer use cases (e.g., lighting, camera specs, structural design, GPU/edge server requirements).
  • Evaluate environmental and operational factors such as part speed, ambient lighting, space constraints, and mounting options.
  • Recommend optimal hardware configurations including industrial cameras, lenses, lighting systems, compute hardware (e.g., NVIDIA GPUs), and networking equipment.
  • Assist with testing, and qualifying hardware for performance and reliability in pilot and production environments.
  • Document configuration recommendations, wiring diagrams, and setup guides to support future deployments.
  • Participate in customer site visits and hardware validation efforts as needed.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, systems integration, or solution architecture involving machine vision systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of industrial cameras (e.g., FLIR, Basler), lenses, lighting systems, and image acquisition hardware.
  • Familiarity with NVIDIA GPUs, edge computing devices, and hardware integration for AI inference.
  • Ability to think critically about environmental constraints and optimize hardware setups for real‑world manufacturing conditions.
  • Experience collaborating with cross‑functional technical teams and field engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
  • Experience with defect detection, safety or ergonomics‑related computer vision deployments.
  • Exposure to manufacturing automation systems, PLCs, or industrial network protocols.
Benefits
  • Direct impact on product and culture.
  • Company equity.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Free coffee, juice, and snacks at our CIC office in Cambridge.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Sponsored company events and happy hours.

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