Lead Hardware Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to join a Platform Engineering team responsible for the design and development of automotive battery and electrical system test equipment. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver high-quality, reliable hardware solutions for products including testers, chargers, and electric vehicle battery management platforms.

Compensation: $140,000–$150,000 per year

• Lead hardware design and development for new platforms and products
• Provide technical ownership and guidance for all aspects of hardware design
• Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers on the team
• Facilitate hardware engineering Scrum events, including Sprint Planning and Retrospective
• Create and maintain product technical documentation (specifications, design documents)
• Design, troubleshoot, and validate microcontrollers and embedded mixed-signal systems at the component level
• Perform schematic capture, board layout collaboration, and development validation
• Initiate and participate in hardware/platform design reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, production, etc.) to support design tasks
• Work with customers and technical teams to understand requirements and develop solutions
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers for component selection, approval, and manufacturability
• Contribute to hardware engineering process improvements and future platform architecture decisions

• Provide ongoing troubleshooting and post-delivery technical support
• Resolve technical questions and issues for deployed hardware

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of hardware engineering experience, preferably in automotive or battery/electrical systems
• Proven experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, mixed-signal hardware, and PCB design
• Strong knowledge of hardware validation, schematic capture, and board bring-up
• Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical mentorship
• Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with hardware engineering standards and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to travel between locations as needed

• Salary Range: $140,000–$150,000 per year
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Paid Time Off: 12 days of vacation per year (prorated), 5 emergency PTO days, plus 10 company-paid holidays
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees; employee contributions may apply
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match available
• Other Benefits: Life and disability insurance at no additional cost, tuition reimbursement (including 50% of textbook costs), onsite wellness screenings and flu shots, subsidized health club memberships, employer-provided meals, discounts with auto suppliers, free charging stations for hybrid/EV vehicles, and company-sponsored events

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