Senior Hardware Engineer, Electronics

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and build our second generation hardware platform from concept to production

• Own full system design including PCB layout, component selection, power management, and thermal management systems

• Design and integrate thermoelectric cooling solutions with appropriate thermal control and monitoring

• Develop cable assemblies and interconnect solutions for product reliability and manufacturability

• Build robust, production-ready boards that can withstand real-world use and stress conditions

• Establish hardware validation protocols including environmental stress testing, thermal cycling, and reliability testing

• Work directly with overseas vendors and CMs for component sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control

• Mentor and manage junior hardware engineers as the team grows

• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, mobile apps, and backend services

• Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and cost optimization while maintaining quality standards
  

Requirements

• 5+ years designing and shipping consumer electronics products

• Hands-on experience with Realtek and STM32 microcontrollers and their ecosystems

• Expertise in WiFi/BLE integration and RF debugging

• Strong background in power electronics design and thermal management systems

• Specific experience with thermoelectric cooling (Peltier) design and control

• Proven ability to design robust, reliable boards for high-volume consumer products

• Experience working with overseas suppliers and CMs across the full product lifecycle

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and building technical teams

• Track record of conducting comprehensive stress testing (thermal, vibration, drop, EMC)

• Strong plus: Firmware development experience (embedded C/C++, RTOS, driver development)

• Strong plus: Has owned complete hardware products end-to-end from concept through mass production

• Preferred: Experience taking consumer products through FCC/CE certification