Senior Hardware/Electrical Engineer Cupertino, CA
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer (Electrical Engineer) to lead all electrical engineering activities for our access control hardware products. This role requires a seasoned professional who can design robust, compliant electrical systems that perform reliably in demanding environments. You will work closely with our Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver integrated hardware solutions, owning all aspects of electrical design from component selection through production validation.
We are committed to building products that redefine access control through innovative hardware design and intelligent software integration. Join us in creating the future of secure, seamless access experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end electrical design for all access control hardware products, from concept through production
- Lead component selection and qualification based on performance, reliability, and cost optimization criteria
- Design and optimize PCB schematics and layouts for manufacturability, signal integrity, and thermal performance
- Drive electrical Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to ensure robust, scalable production processes
- Execute comprehensive electrical validation programs including functional, performance, and reliability testing
- Manage compliance activities including EMC testing, FCC certification, and international regulatory requirements
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering on integrated system design, thermal management, and mechanical constraints
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations with statistical rigor and documented corrective actions
- Develop and execute validation plans with quantitative pass/fail criteria and statistical quality thresholds
- Mentor junior engineers and establish electrical engineering best practices and design standards
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience in electronics product development
- Proven track record designing electrical systems for products deployed in diverse environmental conditions
- Advanced proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent)
- Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, power management, and signal integrity
- Experience with component selection including reliability analysis, qualification testing, and supply chain considerations
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles and experience with compliance testing and certification processes
- Proficiency in electrical validation including automated test equipment, data acquisition, and statistical analysis
- Expertise in Design for Manufacturing including assembly processes, test strategies, and yield optimization
- Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and firmware integration considerations
- Knowledge of power electronics including switching regulators, battery management, and thermal considerations
- Experience with failure analysis tools including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and thermal imaging
- High-speed digital design experience with DDR, USB, Ethernet, and other communication interfaces
- Camera and imaging system integration including sensor interfaces, optics, and image processing pipelines
- Project management experience with ability to coordinate multiple concurrent design projects
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong documentation skills for design reviews, compliance submissions, and technical specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- RF antenna design experience, including impedance matching, radiation patterns, and integration challenges
- Wireless communication protocols experience (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for connected devices and secure boot implementations
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay and Benefits to most companies in the area. Candidates may also be eligible for stock option grants.
- Commitment to career growth for driving impact across the organization
- Opportunity to lead mechanical engineering for next-generation access control technology
- Collaborative environment with cutting-edge hardware and software teams
- Impact-driven role where your designs directly influence product success and user experience
- Professional development opportunities in emerging technologies and market applications
Skills Required
- 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience in electronics product development
- Experience designing electrical systems for products deployed in diverse environmental conditions
- Advanced proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
- Experience with analog and digital circuit design, power management, and signal integrity
- Experience with component selection, reliability analysis, qualification testing, and supply chain considerations
- Knowledge of EMC and EMI design principles and compliance testing and certification processes
- Proficiency in electrical validation, automated test equipment, data acquisition, and statistical analysis
- Expertise in Design for Manufacturing, assembly processes, test strategies, and yield optimization
- Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and firmware integration
- Knowledge of power electronics, switching regulators, battery management, and thermal considerations
- Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, thermal imaging, and failure analysis
- High-speed digital design experience with DDR, USB, Ethernet, and other communication interfaces
- Camera and imaging system integration experience, including sensor interfaces, optics, and image processing pipelines
- Project management experience coordinating multiple concurrent design projects
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong documentation skills for design reviews, compliance submissions, and technical specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- RF antenna design experience
- Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular wireless protocols, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for connected devices and secure boot implementations
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
What We Do
Helping your business reach your hiring goals The business world changes constantly. For companies to remain competitive, they need to be more nimble than ever. But identifying and hiring talent is rarely easy. That's where our team of experts come in. Our philosophy Each situation (and company) is unique. One-size-fits-all approaches will never help your business reach its full potential. Custom solutions take advantage of opportunities that your competitors can't. That's what we deliver to you. Our commitment to results When we work with you, we roll up our sleeves and become your business partner. Our success is measured by the success of your company. That's why we invest whatever resources are needed to get and keep your business on the right track. Our experience We know the challenges businesses face today. Our recruiters have years of experience in identifying and intriguing talent. Access to specialized recruiters all over the globe LaBine and Associates is a member of NPA Worldwide, 60+ year old global network of highly specialized recruiters, enabling us to partner with experts to fill your roles. NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to recruitment firms with a proven track record of both experience and success. Trust, reliability, and integrity are hallmarks of our cooperative environment. • Successful placements made in all industries and occupations on a global basis • Access to a private network of recruiter-sourced candidates on a global basis • Whether you have a specialised local role to fill or need to find talent overseas, NPAworldwide members rely on their network connections to deliver results.
