Hardware Engineer (II) [AQ-14760]

About the role

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a global leader at the forefront of innovation, a company where groundbreaking hardware solutions are designed and deployed to shape the future of technology. This organization is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, driving continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality, high-performing hardware that delights users worldwide. Are you ready to ignite your career and make a profound impact on the next generation of technology? We are seeking a visionary individual to contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware design and validation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization of complex or constrained hardware components, applying best practices to meet stringent performance, power, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
• Quantify the impact of hardware design decisions using measurements and numerical methods, providing data-driven design recommendations.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware performance within established design constraints.
• Take ownership of meeting the performance requirements for complex hardware products or subsystems.
• Proactively identify flaws and issues within hardware components, providing insightful analysis and suggesting effective corrective solutions for common failures.
• Document hardware designs, implementations, and test/validation results meticulously throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough reviews of hardware designs, including block diagrams, schematics, layouts, BOMs, algorithms, protocols, and link budgets, to anticipate and mitigate potential issues and risks.
• Evaluate hardware performance, identify deviations from predictions, resolve test discrepancies, and perform necessary measurements/simulations to validate design specifications.
• Propose and implement impactful design improvements that enhance product quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in hardware systems and subsystems implementation.
• Deep domain-specific knowledge relevant to hardware engineering.
• Experience in team management and collaboration within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture.
• Expertise in the product development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Proven skills in debugging, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Solid industry knowledge and awareness of current trends.
• Ability to perform data analysis and synthesis to inform design decisions.
• A systems thinking approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent technical documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in hardware design and validation.
• Experience working on high-volume production hardware projects.
• Knowledge of hardware design tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or similar.
• Experience with hardware testing and validation methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools and processes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Aquent Talent offers a range of benefits including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also provide free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.