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Job Summary:
We are seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer to join our Custom Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience who are looking to develop their skills in hardware design and embedded systems.
The selected candidate will support the design, development, and testing of hardware I/O products used in data acquisition and real-time computing environments. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in circuit design, debugging, and system integration, while contributing to the development of high-performance hardware solutions.
Must be a US Citizen only. Unable to hire applicants who are dual citizens, green card holders, or visa holders for this position.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of hardware I/O board devices.
- Support hardware testing, debugging, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with software engineers to support driver integration and basic firmware interaction.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering discussions.
- Help document hardware designs, test procedures, and engineering changes.
- Provide technical support to internal teams and assist with customer related inquiries as needed.
- Support evaluation of new technologies and tools relevant to hardware development.
- Assist in preparing technical input for project planning and quotations.
- Maintain effective communication with cross-functional team members.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience:
- 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience acceptable).
- Exposure to hardware design, digital/analog circuits, or embedded systems is preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
- Basic understanding of electronic circuit design and testing principles.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a technical engineering role.
- This position is performed under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development are provided.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in hardware design or embedded systems
- Basic understanding of electronic circuit design and testing principles
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, including PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of four weeks of vacation for new U.S. hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is present, including medical and dental plans, with HSA options noted in some U.S. contexts.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted positively, with maternity and paternity leave called out as a strength in multiple public materials.
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What We Do
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær was founded in 2019, when HBM and Brüel & Kjær merged their activities into a new company. Both companies are market leaders in their respective disciplines – Brüel & Kjær in sound and vibration and HBM in reliability, durability, propulsion efficiency and weighing. Together, they cover the complete product physics domain. In technical terms, Brüel & Kjær is the frequency domain expert and HBM the time domain expert. HBK helps its customers reduce time-to-market by simultaneously performing tests, retrieving and analyzing data, aiding decision-making
