Lead end-to-end hardware development for next-generation communication modules, including schematics, PCB layouts, component libraries, prototypes, test fixtures, validation, compliance testing, and in-lab or field debugging. Collaborate with firmware, systems, and mechanical engineers, maintain design documentation and databases, lead design reviews, support field-failure investigations, mentor junior engineers, and improve design processes and tooling.
The Staff Hardware Engineer will be a key member of the NI ON Comp R&D Module Prod Dev team, responsible for end‑to‑end hardware development of next‑generation communication modules. You will create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, and associated libraries, develop test fixtures and prototypes, debug designs in‑lab and in the field, and manage design data within the company’s database. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and providing rapid assistance on field failures are essential to ensure product reliability and timely delivery.
Responsibilities- Develop and review detailed schematics and PCB layouts for digital hardware modules.
- Create and maintain schematic symbols, footprint libraries, and design database entries.
- Design, build, and execute test fixtures and prototype hardware for validation.
- Perform functional and compliance testing, analyzing results and iterating designs.
- Debug hardware issues in‑lab and provide on‑site support for field failures.
- Collaborate with firmware, system, and mechanical engineers to integrate solutions.
- Generate and maintain design documentation, including BOMs and revision control.
- Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with Nokia and industry standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team.
- Drive continuous improvement of design processes and tooling.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in digital hardware design at a staff level.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
- Strong knowledge of high‑speed digital design, signal integrity, and power distribution.
- Experience creating and managing component libraries and design databases.
- Demonstrated ability to develop test fixtures, prototypes, and perform hardware debugging.
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO) and regulatory compliance testing.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to support field failure investigations.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Consulting
Design, build, and operate reliable backend systems while mentoring engineers, participating in design discussions, and improving system performance.
Top Skills:
GoKubernetesLinuxMongoDBNoSQLPostgresPythonSQL
Information Technology
Drive ServiceNow enterprise sales growth across the Northeast by developing sales strategies, managing the full opportunity lifecycle, acquiring and expanding client relationships, coordinating internal services teams and partners, forecasting pipeline activity, and achieving revenue, bookings, profit, and sales targets. The role requires consultative selling, strategic account planning, ServiceNow expertise, enterprise software sales experience, and travel for customer and partner relationships.
Top Skills:
SalesforceServicenow
Information Technology
Develops and presents Fortinet-based network and OT security solutions in a technical pre-sales capacity. Responsibilities include customer assessments, solution architecture, service scoping, statements of work, sales strategy, pipeline management, partner coordination, technical enablement, training, and mentoring. The role builds strategic customer and partner relationships, drives security services revenue, and acts as a trusted advisor across professional and managed security services.
Top Skills:
Cloud Access Security Broker (Casb)DoraEndpoint Detection And Response (Edr)Fortinet NetworkingFortinet Ot SecurityManaged Detection And Response (Mdr)NistSalesforceSecure Web Gateway (Swg)Security Information And Event Management (Siem)Security Operations Center (Soc) Tooling
What you need to know about the Seattle Tech Scene
Home to tech titans like Microsoft and Amazon, Seattle punches far above its weight in innovation. But its surrounding mountains, sprinkled with world-famous hiking trails and climbing routes, make the city a destination for outdoorsy types as well. Established as a logging town before shifting to shipbuilding and logistics, the Emerald City is now known for its contributions to aerospace, software, biotech and cloud computing. And its status as a thriving tech ecosystem is attracting out-of-town companies looking to establish new tech and engineering hubs.
Key Facts About Seattle Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 287,000; 13% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, biotechnology, game development
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Madrona, Fuse, Tola, Maveron
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Children’s Research Institute
