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