Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Fairfield, NJ

Autoclear, LLC – Fairfield, NJ (On-Site)

Autoclear designs and manufactures advanced security X-ray scanners, metal detection systems, and explosive/narcotics detection equipment used by government agencies, airports, military organizations, customs facilities, and public venues worldwide.

We are seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer with strong experience in PCB design, FPGA integration, ARM-based embedded systems, and analog/digital electronics to support new product development and field diagnostics.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and review printed circuit boards (PCBs) for embedded electronic systems
• Develop and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits
• Integrate ARM microcontrollers, AVR devices, and FPGAs
• Create schematics using Altium Designer or OrCAD
• Perform hardware validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters
• Support switch-mode power supplies and high-voltage X-ray generator systems
• Create test procedures for pre-test and final production testing
• Collaborate with R&D, software, and field service teams to diagnose system failures and improve reliability

Required Technical Experience

Required Qualifications

Must have

• 5+ years of electronics hardware engineering experience
• PCB schematic capture and board-level design
• Strong analog and digital electronics background
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers and FPGA-based hardware
• Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Associate degrees considered

Preferred Experience

• Altium Designer (preferred) or OrCAD
• LabVIEW test development
• Linux operating systems
• Networking configuration
• UL safety and EMC compliance
• Switch-mode power supply design
• Component engineering and end-of-life component replacement
• SMT soldering and hardware rework

Why Candidates Join Autoclear

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical security technology used worldwide
• Collaborative/collegial work environment
• Professional growth potential
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid on-site training
• Company laptop, cell phone, and radiation badge provided

Autoclear, LLC. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of high quality, professional security X-ray scanners and metal detection systems, as well as advanced detection of trace particulate and vapor explosives and narcotics. Our company reaches worldwide to supply companies, government facilities, militaries, customs, agricultural and electronics inspection, public venues, and events with progressive and high-quality lines of security equipment.

Company Description

Autoclear, LLC. specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of high quality, professional security X-ray scanners and metal detection systems, as well as advanced detection of trace particulate and vapor explosives and narcotics. Our company reaches worldwide to supply companies, government facilities, militaries, customs, agricultural and electronics inspection, public venues, and events with progressive and high-quality lines of security equipment.