CareerPlan

#Hardware Design Engineer

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$100k–$149k2026-09-18 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules by taking high-speed digital designs from schematic architecture through physical PCB layout and lab testing.

Role type

Hardware Design Engineer

Builds

6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules

Domain

Telecommunications / High-speed digital hardware

Required skills

Schematic capture, PCB layout, high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power integrity, lab test equipment, BOM management, hardware debugging

Preferred skills

Master's degree in EE/CE, simulation software (Hyperlynx, LTspice), PCB layout suites (Xpedition, Allegro), high-speed interface protocols (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, I2C/SPI)

Responsibilities

Drive schematic capture and manage complex bills of materials (BOMs) for multi-layer digital designs; Oversee physical PCB layout ensuring compliance with high-speed routing rules; Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization; Collaborate with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies; Document test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders (ECOs)

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC