Hardware Design Engineer
SAAZ Micro · Camarillo, CA
Designs, develops, validates and supports production of electronic hardware for electro-optical, imaging, sensing and instrumentation systems. Combines PCB design, circuit development, hardware integration and laboratory validation in one role.
What you'll do
- Design, develop and validate electronic hardware and PCBs
- Support schematic capture, PCB layout and component selection
- Build, test, troubleshoot and debug prototype assemblies
- Perform electrical testing using laboratory instrumentation
- Support manufacturing, prototype builds and engineering changes
Nice to have
- Internship, research, senior design or personal project experience with electronic hardware or PCB design
- Familiarity with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits
- Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad or OrCAD
- Hands-on electronic assembly, soldering and hardware debugging
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators and logic analyzers
- Basic Python, C/C++ or MATLAB scripting for test automation or data analysis
- Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA hardware and firmware development
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to a flexible and changing schedule
Skills
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
The successful applicant will be responsible for hardware design. The position includes design, development, validation, and production of advanced electronic hardware for electro-optical, imaging, sensing, and instrumentation systems. This position combines PCB design, circuit development, hardware integration, and laboratory validation into a single engineering role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware and printed circuit boards.
- Support schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and engineering documentation.
- Build, test, troubleshoot, and debug prototype electronic assemblies.
- Perform electrical testing and hardware validation using laboratory instrumentation.
- Analyze test data, identify issues, and recommend design improvements.
- Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop products from concept through production.
- Support manufacturing, prototype builds, and engineering change activities.
- Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation.
Desired Qualifications:
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Internship, undergraduate research, senior design project, or personal project experience involving electronic hardware or PCB design.
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Familiarity with analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits.
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Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar through coursework or project work.
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Hands-on experience with electronic assembly, soldering, and hardware debugging.
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Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers.
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Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, C/C++, or MATLAB) for test automation or data analysis is a plus.
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Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based hardware, including experience with firmware development, is desirable.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly.
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Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
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Ability to adapt to a flexible and changing schedule
Success Metrics:
- Schematics released on time
- Board validation without issues.
- Demonstrate good lab safety, cleanroom and ESD rule compliance
- Thorough board and assembly documentation
- Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy