Top Hardware Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

The Staff Hardware Engineer will design, develop, and test electrical hardware for optical modules and AI platforms, collaborating on specifications, performing testing, and supporting production.

The Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics is responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical hardware for optical modules and AI platforms, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams to ensure project success.

Deploy and integrate electromechanical payloads onto autonomous maritime platforms. Lead rapid prototyping, system bring-up, dockside and sea trials, troubleshooting power/networking/sensor/compute subsystems, and provide design-for-deployment feedback to engineering teams.

Design, develop, and implement test methods and equipment for RF and digital hardware. Troubleshoot hardware, analyze test data and yields, define test/process changes, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, support technicians, and participate in program meetings to drive root cause and corrective actions.

Lead end-to-end design, integration, testing, and production scaling of ground terminals for LEO satellite connectivity. Own RF and baseband architecture, antenna integration, component selection, test facilities, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, risk management, and team building to deliver qualified terminal hardware into high-volume production.

Lead hardware test engineering for RF and digital systems: design and implement test methods/equipment, perform electrical/RF troubleshooting, analyze yield/test data, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, support technicians, and drive corrective actions to meet program yield targets.

Lead hardware integration and test of RF/EW avionics subsystems for airborne platforms. Develop and flow requirements, perform functional and performance analyses, design and document hardware, manage suppliers, and verify/validate system-level requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Design, develop, and implement test methods and equipment for RF and digital hardware. Troubleshoot electrical/electro-mechanical systems, analyze test data and yields, define test and process improvements, support technicians, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and report on root causes and corrective actions.

Design, develop, and implement test methods and equipment for RF and digital hardware. Troubleshoot hardware, analyze test data and yields, support manufacturing test improvements, train technicians, and collaborate with engineering and program teams to drive root cause and corrective actions.

Lead cross-functional cloud, datacenter, and infrastructure teams to design, deliver, and operate hardware and IaaS solutions. Manage Agile processes (Jira/sprints), define acceptance criteria, author technical artifacts and runbooks, ensure configuration/change control and compliance, mentor engineers, and perform cost/account planning and earned value management for avionics integration programs.

Lead cross-functional cloud, datacenter, and infrastructure engineering team. Manage Jira/agile processes, define sprint plans, and deliver IaaS/hardware/infrastructure designs. Author design artifacts, runbooks, and test plans; ensure configuration management, change control, and earned value management. Mentor engineers, translate customer requirements into solutions, coordinate backlog with Product Owner, and support implementation and integration. On-site role with up to 25% travel and active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Lead system technical ownership for next-generation AI/GPU platforms from architecture handoff to production. Translate requirements into system designs, drive cross-functional execution across hardware/firmware/software/validation/manufacturing/datacenter, resolve system-level tradeoffs (performance, power, thermal, reliability, manufacturability, cost), ensure program readiness and integration, evaluate emerging datacenter technologies, and coordinate with ODMs and suppliers while communicating technical status to leadership.

Support hardware integration and test activities: develop and execute test procedures, assemble and maintain test fixtures, configure test setups, document results, troubleshoot failures with senior engineers, and improve test processes for aerospace products.

Lead end-to-end PCB architecture, schematic capture, and layout for high-performance cellular base stations. Design RF, analog, digital, high-speed SerDes, and power circuits; optimize stack-up, signal/power/thermal integrity, drive DFM/vendor reviews, support board bring-up, and mentor other designers while collaborating cross-functionally.

Design, build, integrate, test, install and maintain rack-based communications hardware and cabling in lab and field environments. Produce drawings and BOMs, perform signal/power analysis, verify systems, troubleshoot complex issues, support site integration and provide stakeholder briefings. On-site role requiring travel and active security clearance.

As a Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II, you will develop testing strategies, analyze failures, enhance testing capabilities, and collaborate with teams to ensure product reliability and quality.

Perform datacenter hardware/software integration and documentation, build and configure rack-based systems, install cabling and IT hardware (switches, KVM/PCoIP), configure OSes (Windows, Solaris, VMware/ESXi), track inventory/ILS, support offsite integration (~20–25% travel), implement engineering changes, and collaborate with engineers and technicians in a secure on-site facility.

Lead hardware integration and test activities: develop test strategies and procedures, design test fixtures, execute system-level tests, investigate failures, debug CCAs, collaborate with hardware/software/manufacturing teams, and improve test infrastructure for performance, reliability, and production readiness.

Seeking experienced Hardware Engineers for permanent or long-term contract roles focusing on high-speed digital board design and collaboration.

The Staff Hardware Systems Engineer leads the design and troubleshooting of embedded systems, ensuring hardware meets performance specifications and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on technical decisions.

Design, simulate, test, and validate digital hardware and associated analog/power circuits for tactical radios. Develop system/module requirements, create documentation, debug at component-to-system level, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturability and test.

The Hardware Development Engineer designs and develops high-performance GPS receivers, managing all design phases from concept to production, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards.

The Sr. Board Design Engineer will focus on designing modern SoC microprocessors and peripherals, ensuring compliance with EMC/Safety standards for high-volume consumer products.

The Director of RF Payload Hardware will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of RF hardware for satellite communication, managing a large team and ensuring performance standards are met.