Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

Hatch is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of complex electrical systems and PCBAs from concept through production. This role serves as a technical leader within our engineering team, driving innovative solutions, guiding design decisions, and ensuring the successful execution of multiple projects across a diverse range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of complex electronic systems, PCBAs, and embedded hardware solutions from concept through production.
• Serve as the technical lead on multiple concurrent projects, providing engineering direction, design oversight, and technical decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop electrical architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Perform circuit analysis, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations to resolve complex technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to deliver robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations to ensure product reliability, safety, and successful project execution.
• Research, evaluate, and select electronic components, technologies, and design approaches to optimize performance, cost, availability, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, verification testing, and design transfer activities, working directly with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition into production.
• Utilize Altium Designer and other engineering tools to develop, review, and maintain high-quality electrical designs and documentation.
• Interface directly with customers to understand technical requirements, provide project updates, and develop innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
• Mentor and support junior engineers by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering professional development within the engineering team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance engineering processes, design methodologies, and product development efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems and PCBAs.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and other electrical design tools.
• Strong understanding of schematic design, PCB layout, system integration, and advanced debugging techniques.
• Experience leading technical projects from concept through production and manufacturing transfer.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), component selection, and product validation processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and directly with customers.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered engineering, design, analysis, or productivity tools to improve development efficiency, technical documentation, and problem-solving.
• Firmware development, embedded systems experience, or hardware/software integration experience is a plus.

What Hatch Offers

• Opportunity to work on innovative products from concept through production.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, technologies, and engineering challenges.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and technical expertise make a direct impact.
• Access to cutting-edge engineering tools, AI-powered technologies, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Professional growth, leadership development, and advancement opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, and customer success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Information

Hatch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.