Hardware Systems Engineer, Watches

Mountain View, CA, USA About the job The Pixel Watch Electrical Engineering (EE) team is responsible for the end-to-end hardware development of Google's first-party Watch products. We work with product managers during initial concept and design phases, advocate new technology investigations, and manage the entire hardware lifecycle, from board integration and comprehensive validation to overseeing manufacturing to deliver products with a user experience and state-of-the-art health sensing capabilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience working in a consumer electronics technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree. Experience with lab equipment: digital multimeter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger, etc. Experience with prototype bring-up, debugging, function and performance verification and validation, and manufacturing support. Experience in circuit board level design engineering including chipset, memory, high-speed interface, power supplies, Cadence/Allegro and PCB/Flex technologies. Preferred qualifications 5 years of system development experience in consumer electronics and embedded design. Experience managing OEM/ODM/JDM/CM partnerships, with a strong focus on mass-volume manufacturing, design for test, and the product development lifecycle. Expertise in SOC/MCU, power management (DC-DC, battery), mixed circuits, and sensor integration. Proficiency in communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, MIPI-DSI) and RF/Wi-Fi interfaces at chipset, baseband, and antenna levels. Ability to travel Internationally up to 15% of the time, as needed. Skilled in system integration, spanning from firmware to full system-level development. Responsibilities Work with internal teams to evaluate and select components for next generation products based on product goals and end-user experiences. Design, develop, and review wearable systems and sub-components from concept to mass production. Perform detailed development to bring your design to mass production by setting factory test requirements, assisting in software bring up, traveling on-site to the manufacturer to ensure the design is built and tested successfully. Create system specifications and plan/lead validation of designs. Lead complete functional verification, signal characterization, power modeling/test, and system coexistence testing. Drive resolution of cross-functional issues including those related to architecture (performance, power consumption), production (quality, failure analysis, manufacturing), and development (schematic design and review, PCB layout, and system integration). Work with and manage suppliers/manufacturing partners to establish mutually beneficial relationships for future product designs. US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionally by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.