Senior Hardware Engineer

We are seeking a senior-level Hardware Engineer to lead the design of advanced electronic test and measurement systems. This role emphasizes hands-on analog hardware design, developing next-generation measurement solutions while supporting legacy products and mentoring application engineers.

Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Arlington, WA

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new test and measurement hardware
  
• Create new hardware features for test solutions/platforms
  
• Collaborate with Software and Sales teams on new technologies
  
• Maintain and improve existing hardware designs
  
• Work with Production to optimize processes and efficiency
  
• Manage projects, budgets, and timelines to meet company objectives
  
• Provide top-tier customer support
  
• Mentor application engineers on developing customer-specific test solutions
  

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience
  
• Hardware Design – 20+ years of experience or 5–10 years if experienced with modern CAD tools and open to leveraging AI-assisted design, including experience designing hardware that integrates with embedded firmware or PC software; background in PCB manufacturing, electronic test equipment, test engineering, or bed-of-nail style testers (a plus)
  
• Electronics – Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, including schematic analysis and design, component qualification, datasheet analysis, board-level debug (hands-on), operational amplifiers, filters, ADC/DAC, memory devices, high-speed communication, and serial protocols like I2C, SPI, JTAG, RS485, USB
  
• Test Equipment – Skilled with digital meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
  
• Tools – Experience with schematic capture/PCB layout software like Eagle and design simulation tools such as LTSpice
  
• Programming/Scripting – C, C++, Python, Verilog, VHDL, or Assembly (a plus)
  
• Product Lifecycle – Experience managing products from design through production, testing, and post-release analysis
  
• Soft Skills – Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills; able to lead and mentor a team
  
• Location –  Open to non-local candidates with experience designing measurement equipment (relocation required)
  

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, flexible work environment, paid time off for holidays, vacation, illness, and bereavement, healthcare including medical, dental, and vision, 401(K) retirement plan with employer match, plus recognition and bonus programs.