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Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Job in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for: ThunderSoft
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Lead system-level electrical design for AR/VR/Smart Device products, from concept through mass production (MP).
  • Design and validate high-speed digital circuits, including CPU, DDR, UFS/eMMC, MIPI, PCIe, USB, HDMI, and power management systems.
  • Perform schematic design, component selection, and signal/power integrity analysis (SI/PI) using Cadence OrCAD / Allegro / Sigrity tools.
  • Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and EMC/thermal constraints are properly implemented.
  • Support board bring-up, functional validation, and failure analysis using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
  • Work with BSP and firmware teams on HW-SW integration and issue debugging.
  • Participate in EVT/DVT/PVT validation and drive design improvements for yield, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with CM/ODM manufacturing partners on DFM/DFA reviews and production readiness.
  • Support customer project teams by providing technical leadership, on-site debugging, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design for embedded or consumer electronics systems.
  • Proficiency with Cadence OrCAD and Allegro for schematic and PCB design.
  • Experience using Cadence Sigrity or equivalent for signal/power integrity simulation is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed design, including DDR, MIPI, USB, HDMI, PCIe, and impedance control.
  • Solid experience with power tree design, PMIC integration, and low-power architecture.
  • Familiarity with EMC/ESD design guidelines, grounding strategy, and protection circuitry.
  • Skilled in hardware debugging and validation using lab instruments (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, thermal camera, etc.).
  • Experience with EVT/DVT/PVT process and working with contract manufacturers (CM/ODM).
  • Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work effectively in cross-regional teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Hands-on experience with QC hardware platforms (QCS
    8550, QCS
    6490, QCS
    8250/...)
    .
  • Experience in AR/VR, Smart Glasses, Smart Camera, or IoT device hardware design.
  • Familiarity with thermal design, system reliability, and EMC testing.
  • Exposure to AI Edge or sensor fusion hardware systems.
  • Understanding of hardware cost optimization and component sourcing constraints.

Soft Skills

  • Strong ownership and accountability throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Analytical thinker with a structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent teamwork, proactive communication, and global collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable working in a customer-facing and fast-paced environment.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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