Position Overview

Candidates With a Future is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in embedded computing hardware and complex digital circuit design.

This opportunity is with an established technology organization developing sophisticated electronic solutions for demanding applications where performance, reliability, and long-term product support are critical.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on design experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to independently manage challenging engineering assignments from initial concept through production.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced hardware development programs, influence technical decisions, and collaborate with experienced engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Development

• Develop complex digital hardware solutions involving embedded computing architectures, processor-based systems, programmable logic, and specialized interface circuitry.

• Design multilayer printed circuit boards incorporating high-performance processors, FPGAs, memory devices, and advanced communication interfaces.

• Work with modern Intel and ARM processor architectures, FPGA-based designs, and integrated processing platforms.

• Develop circuitry supporting high-bandwidth interfaces, including DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCI Express, and high-speed Ethernet.

• Create detailed schematics and collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure designs meet electrical and mechanical requirements.

• Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance, availability, reliability, environmental requirements, and product longevity.

• Contribute to the design of backplane architectures, power distribution, and specialized I/O configurations.

Testing, Validation & Technical Problem-Solving

• Lead initial hardware power-up, board-level testing, and functional verification activities.

• Diagnose complex hardware issues using electronic test equipment and systematic troubleshooting techniques.

• Perform design verification and validation to ensure compliance with established product requirements.

• Evaluate signal integrity, power integrity, and overall system performance.

• Identify design improvements that enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and operational performance.

• Support engineering investigations and corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle.

Engineering Leadership & Product Support

• Take technical ownership of assigned hardware designs and engineering deliverables.

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams.

• Translate system-level requirements into practical hardware solutions.

• Provide technical guidance during design reviews, development activities, and issue resolution.

• Support the transition of new designs into manufacturing, including preparation of engineering documentation and production data.

• Assist with product enhancements, component substitutions, obsolescence management, and ongoing hardware support.

• Identify potential technical challenges early and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Contribute to continuous improvements in engineering methods, design quality, and development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience designing and developing electronic hardware.

• Strong experience in digital circuit design, particularly with embedded computing or processor-based hardware.

• Practical knowledge of Intel or ARM processor architectures and FPGA-based systems.

• Experience designing high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, DDR memory, or high-bandwidth Ethernet.

• Proficiency with professional schematic capture and PCB development tools.

• Demonstrated experience with hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, testing, and validation.

• Working knowledge of signal integrity considerations and high-speed PCB design practices.

• Experience using standard electronic laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and related diagnostic instruments.

• Ability to independently manage technical assignments while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a practical approach to solving engineering challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens EDA/Mentor Graphics design environments, including Expedition.

• Familiarity with advanced FPGA platforms, multicore processing systems, or integrated programmable devices.

• Experience developing electronics for ruggedized, industrial, aerospace, defense, or other demanding operating environments.

• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing principles and electronic product lifecycle management.

• Familiarity with Embedded Linux environments.

• Exposure to low-level programming or hardware-oriented software development using C/C++.

• Experience incorporating modern engineering productivity tools, including AI-assisted technologies, into development and problem-solving workflows.

• Previous experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex hardware development programs.

The Opportunity

This position is well suited for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while taking ownership of challenging development efforts.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with advanced electronic technologies, contribute to meaningful engineering programs, and play an important role in developing reliable, high-performance hardware solutions.