Hardware Design Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer with strong experience in Qualcomm-based hardware platforms and a solid background in board-level design, validation, and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and validating complex embedded hardware systems used in high-performance computing, automotive, or consumer electronics environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of digital and mixed-signal hardware systems.
• Work on Qualcomm SoC-based designs, including schematic creation, PCB layout review, and component selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, test, and manufacturing) to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Perform hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and signal integrity testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Review and optimize power, thermal, and EMI/EMC performance of designs.
• Drive DFT (Design for Test) and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) improvements.
• Support production test development and failure analysis during NPI and mass production.
• Document hardware design processes, design reviews, and test results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in hardware design and validation.
• Proven hands-on experience with Qualcomm SoCs (Snapdragon or automotive platforms preferred).
• Proficiency in schematic capture tools (e.g., Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, Altium).
• Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, MIPI, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Experience with power design (DC-DC converters, PMICs) and signal integrity analysis.
• Knowledge of board bring-up, hardware debugging, and rework.
• Experience supporting manufacturing test setups and yield improvement at the plant level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with Qualcomm manufacturing or test plants.
• Familiarity with hardware validation automation (Python, LabVIEW).
• Understanding of firmware-hardware interaction and embedded system integration.
• Experience in automotive-grade electronics or consumer device platforms.