Top Entry Level Hardware Engineer Jobs

Leads a small multidisciplinary engineering team developing and demonstrating multi-rack hardware systems using COTS servers, Ethernet switches, and related equipment. Owns hardware schedules, cost-account management, technology roadmaps, program status communication, and customer delivery. Supports systems deployed and maintained domestically and overseas. Requires hardware solution leadership, rack-based systems experience, Agile hardware development knowledge, and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Designs and develops digital or analog PCBs and other electrical hardware. Responsibilities include component selection, high-speed signal integrity analysis, power distribution design, PCB stack-up specification, layout and routing oversight, validation, integration, vendor evaluation, and test-report analysis. The role also coordinates technical documentation and ensures hardware designs meet customer and contract requirements.

Design and test digital hardware for servers, cabinets, high-speed digital circuit card assemblies, cables, and radar-adjacent applications. Responsibilities include end-to-end hardware design, PCB design, digital circuitry, wiring and cable schematics, interconnect selection, and potentially FPGA design using VHDL. The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, project-based hardware design experience, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for a government security clearance and special facility access.

Designs and integrates simulation hardware for F-35 Hardware-in-the-Loop lab environments. Responsibilities include electrical wiring design, schematic capture, engineering drawings, parts lists, configuration management, procurement, vendor coordination, fabrication liaison, hardware checkout, troubleshooting, lab integration, testing, documentation, and delivery across the hardware development lifecycle.

Supports operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration management, and recovery of complex Ground and Space systems. Maintains Linux-based computer systems, networks, communications equipment, databases, and synchronization between operations centers. Investigates software and hardware failures, validates system performance, resolves anomalies, documents deficiencies, and provides technical guidance to operators and engineering teams. Supports 24x7 operations and participates in system upgrades, working groups, and customer outage resolution.

Leads hardware engineering teams supporting automated test equipment for aerospace programs. Responsibilities include hardware system and subsystem development, electrical design and troubleshooting, 3D modeling, documentation, estimates, procurement, vendor evaluation, engineering change control, milestone tracking, and mentoring engineers and technicians. The role also serves as a control account manager and supports compliance with customer and company requirements.

Provides operational support, maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration management, and anomaly resolution for Ground and Space computer systems. Supports Linux environments, networks, communications equipment, databases, remote ground stations, and satellite control systems. Analyzes system performance, documents deficiencies, assists with recovery from failures and outages, and provides technical guidance to operators and engineering teams in a 24x7 environment.

Provides technical and programmatic leadership for radar hardware design, architecture, trade studies, integration, testing, and product quality. Leads cross-functional teams, supports customer engagement and program planning, develops common-hardware strategies, resolves technical issues, and contributes to proposals and lifecycle execution. The role also coordinates documentation, specifications, vendor evaluations, and test-report analysis for computing hardware and electrical components.

Designs and develops hardware features for a critical C4ISR program within a multidisciplinary Agile team. Responsibilities include solving engineering problems, using CAD tools, assembling hardware, supporting prototypes and first-article builds, and contributing to mission-critical systems. The role requires collaboration, strong communication, and eligibility for a government security clearance at a special-access facility.

Develops and tests computing hardware and electrical components for Automated Test Equipment supporting aerospace training systems. Leads electrical and mechanical engineering efforts, develops hardware subsystems, interprets schematics and 3D models, troubleshoots designs, coordinates project documentation, evaluates vendors, analyzes test reports, and ensures milestones, compliance, and customer requirements are met.

Leads hardware engineering for automated test equipment supporting F-35 training systems. Coaches electrical and mechanical engineers, develops hardware systems and subsystems, coordinates with program leadership, manages milestones, and oversees design documentation, specifications, vendor evaluations, and testing. Requires mechanical and electrical design experience, 3D modeling, schematic interpretation, and proficiency with hardware engineering tools and product lifecycle systems.

Supports end-to-end qualification, deployment, and maintenance of Cloudflare’s global server fleet. Responsibilities include defining server requirements, evaluating components, validating electrical, thermal, and mechanical designs, integrating hardware with provisioning and fleet-management tools, optimizing hardware/software performance, deploying firmware updates, troubleshooting hardware issues, maintaining automation, and coordinating with engineering, sourcing, capacity planning, and vendors.

Provides advanced technical support and leadership for HPE server hardware issues across ProLiant, Synergy, and related compute products. Responsibilities include triaging, debugging, and resolving complex customer escalations; developing troubleshooting tools, training, and advisories; analyzing recurring problems; mentoring support partners; managing issue backlogs; and collaborating with product development teams on quality and supportability improvements. The role is onsite and may include occasional standby or after-hours work.

Provides advanced technical support and leadership for complex HPE server hardware issues. Responsibilities include triaging, debugging, and resolving escalated customer cases; developing troubleshooting tools, training, and customer advisories; analyzing defects and class problems; mentoring support partners; improving product supportability; and collaborating with customers, field engineers, product development teams, OEMs, and service providers. The role requires expertise in physical hardware debugging, x86 architecture, power systems, PCIe, SAS, SATA, NVMe, and I2C.

Supports electrical, power, firmware, and RF hardware product design, analysis, testing, verification, documentation, continuous improvement, and production sustainment. Works under senior engineering supervision, assists with prototypes and root-cause investigations, and presents technical findings. The role includes mentorship and professional development through BAE Systems’ Year One Program.

Supports electrical, power, firmware, RF, and other hardware engineering activities for aerospace and defense products. Responsibilities include product design support, analysis, investigations, prototype fabrication, verification and validation testing, technical documentation, continuous improvement, and production sustainment. Works under senior engineering supervision while developing expertise through mentorship, training, and the Year One Program.

Design, build, integrate, and improve bespoke hardware and commercial equipment for automated chemistry workflows. Responsibilities include developing dispensing, handling, heating, cooling, sampling, and analysis systems; designing parts; assembling prototypes; writing hardware-control software; debugging in the laboratory; and taking systems from concept through reliable deployment. The role requires close collaboration with chemists and hands-on ownership in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment.

Leads the design, coordination, integration, and documentation of PCS hardware for Emerson DeltaV DCS projects. Responsibilities include designing cabinets, panels, racks, servers, workstations, networking, and power systems; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and vendors; reviewing control room and equipment layouts; integrating packaged process equipment; resolving hardware and interface issues; and developing technical specifications and project documentation.

Support hardware engineering teams by designing, documenting, building, testing, and debugging robotic and electromechanical systems. Responsibilities include CAD-based part design, assembly, robot motion scripting in Python, BOM and ECO management, PLC implementation, reliability testing, and root cause analysis. Interns may work across mechanical, electrical, testing, and industrial controls functions while collaborating with experienced engineers on warehouse automation technology.

Designs and tests electrical and electronic hardware components, subsystems, integrated circuitry, and related engineering solutions. Conducts validation testing for tolerances, form, fit, function, EMI, safety, reliability, thermal performance, shock, vibration, and power. Collaborates with internal and outsourced development partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective hardware solutions. The role requires a local employee and primarily office-based work despite the stated hybrid designation.

Designs, fabricates, and iterates precision mechanical systems, optical components, laboratory instrumentation, robotics, electronics, and control hardware for neuroscience experiments. The role spans concept development, machining, prototyping, integration, testing, and reliable operation. The engineer will collaborate closely with scientists, build custom research tools, make performance and manufacturability tradeoffs, and help establish Astera Neuro’s design, prototyping, and fabrication facility.

Early-career engineering roles across ASIC, hardware, firmware, systems, mechanical, equipment, and SoC engineering. Responsibilities include designing and verifying silicon and hardware, developing firmware and embedded systems, integrating subsystems, prototyping and testing, performing validation and reliability analysis, and supporting manufacturing and equipment optimization.

Assist with embedded hardware design for FPGA- and microprocessor-based systems, including schematics, PCB development, component selection, prototyping, testing, debugging, validation, and documentation. Collaborate with firmware, manufacturing, quality, and test teams throughout the product lifecycle. Support automated testing, engineering data analysis, AI-assisted workflows, and sustaining engineering activities while contributing to design reviews, root-cause analysis, and product verification.

Qualify and integrate complex hardware modules and subsystems for semiconductor equipment. Lead qualification planning, risk assessment, calibration procedures, performance testing, tool builds, integration, debugging, and production documentation. Support R&D module owners and development activities across optics, electronics, motion, and SEM disciplines, while serving as a technical escalation point for complex issues.

Designs custom digital hardware and firmware for RF sensors and communication systems. Responsibilities include component selection, schematic design, FPGA and SoC HDL development using Xilinx platforms, timing closure, hardware testing and verification, production support, and workflow automation with Python and Bash. The role collaborates across disciplines and requires understanding digital and analog circuits, VHDL or Verilog, and willingness to travel 10%.