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Our client is a specialized product design firm in Northern Marin, CA seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to own circuit design and system architecture for complex, high-volume consumer products. This is a hybrid, client-facing role that blends deep technical ownership with hands-on lab work and direct collaboration with customers. The ideal candidate has led schematic and circuit design from concept through validation and is comfortable driving PCB layout as part of a complete hardware solution. Join an innovative, fast-moving team that values precision, accountability, and impact.
Senior Hardware Design Engineer Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end circuit design, from system architecture and schematic development through validation
- Design, build, and validate electronic systems for high-volume consumer products
- Lead schematic capture and drive or review PCB layout using OrCAD and Allegro to ensure design intent
- Develop and integrate hardware architectures across multi-component systems
- Conduct hands-on board bring-up, system-level testing, validation, and debugging in a lab environment
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system design
- Interface directly with clients to gather requirements, lead design reviews, and provide technical direction
- Perform root cause analysis and implement effective hardware design improvements
Senior Hardware Design Engineer Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- 7+ years of experience in hardware or electrical design engineering
- Proven ownership of schematic and circuit design for consumer electronic products
- Experience designing and validating power, analog, and digital circuits
- Proficiency with OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Editor
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and lab debugging skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions to clients
- Hands-on experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle
Senior Hardware Design Engineer Compensation:
- Annual salary range of $150K–$180K, based on experience
- Hybrid schedule in SF Bay Area to start
- Unlimited vacation
- Health insurance stipend
- Collaborative environment with strong growth potential
JOB ID: 169703
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Patrick Walker