Embedded Senior Hardware Engineer

Description We are seeking an experienced Independent Hardware Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of hardware designs across the full development lifecycle. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with strong autonomy, accountability, and engineering discipline. The successful candidate will own key hardware deliverables, make independent technical decisions, identify risks early, and deliver results against defined project milestones. Responsibilities

Own hardware design activities from schematic design and component selection through bring-up, validation, failure analysis, and sustaining support.

Develop structured bring-up plans, test procedures, debug strategies, and validation documentation.

Perform local hardware bring-up using available lab equipment and coordinate additional testing through remote or centralized laboratories.

Work closely with remote hardware, software, FPGA, systems, manufacturing, and lab teams.

Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware issues, and document findings clearly.

Present and defend hardware designs in schematic reviews, milestone reviews, readiness reviews, and technical surveys.

Communicate design decisions, risks, trade-offs, open issues, and validation status clearly.

Write basic microcontroller firmware in C/C++ to support bring-up and validation, including GPIO control and peripheral configuration such as I²C, SPI, UART, ADCs, and timers.

Support FPGA-based system integration by reading existing VHDL/Verilog code and assisting with basic debug or minor updates when needed.

Requirements Key Qualifications

Proven experience in digital and mixed‑signal hardware design

At least 6+ years of experience

Hands‑on board bring‑up and hardware debug experience

Ability to write basic microcontroller code for hardware validation

Familiarity with FPGA systems and HDL at an integration/debug level

Experience presenting designs in technical reviews and surveys

Strong documentation, communication, and self‑management skills

Ability to work effectively in a remote, high‑trust environment

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