Hardware Design Engineer

Arka Aerospace is looking for Hardware Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey

A Hardware Design Engineer, also known as an Electrical Hardware Engineer, is responsible for designing, developing, and testing various hardware components and systems, often in the field of electronics and electrical engineering

Their primary focus is on creating efficient and functional hardware solutions that meet specific project requirements

Below is a typical job description (JD) for a Hardware Design Engineer:Job Title: Hardware Design EngineerJob Summary:A Hardware Design Engineer plays a crucial role in the development of electronic hardware and systems, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and functionality requirements

This role involves designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronic components and circuits, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions

Key Responsibilities:Hardware Design:Develop and design electronic hardware components, including PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), analog and digital circuits, microcontroller systems, and sensors

Create schematics and layout designs using CAD software (eg, Altium, Eagle) for PCBs

Ensure hardware designs comply with industry standards and best practices

Component Selection:Research and select appropriate components (ICs, resistors, capacitors, connectors, etc) for the hardware design

Evaluate components for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and performance

Testing and Validation:Conduct testing and verification of hardware designs to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with project specifications

Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues, proposing and implementing solutions

Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, firmware engineers, and mechanical engineers, to ensure the integration of hardware with software and mechanical components

Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design documents, test reports, and bills of materials (BOM)

Quality Assurance:Implement quality control processes to maintain the high quality and reliability of hardware components

Prototyping:Build and test hardware prototypes, making necessary modifications based on the results

Regulatory Compliance:Ensure hardware designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as FCC or CE certifications

Cost Optimization:Collaborate on cost reduction efforts while maintaining design integrity