Senior Hardware Engineering

Apply today to join Coreforce, where your Hardware Engineering expertise makes a real impact.Coreforce is an innovative SaaS company providing digital solutions for frontline professionals. Our products, body cameras, in-car videos, mobile routers, and digital evidence systems, help public safety officers and first responders save lives, strengthen community trust, and enhance accountability.Senior Hardware Engineer - Build Your Career with PurposeJoin Coreforce and use your executive skills to support innovative technology that strengthens communities.Why You’ll Love Working Here:15 PTO days + floating holidayCompetitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k). Annual bonus and tuition reimbursementCareer growth in a fast-growing, mission-driven companyCollaborative, purpose-driven cultureResponsibilities:Hardware Architecture and DesignLead end-to-end hardware design for embedded and IoT devices, from requirements and block diagrams through detailed schematics and design documentation.Collaborate with firmware and software teams to define hardware-software interfaces, boot architectures, and system-level behaviors for ARM-based platforms.Design robust power delivery and distribution networks, including Power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions where applicable.Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers) to diagnose and resolve system-level issues that span hardware and firmware.Define and execute hardware validation plans, including functional testing, environmental and stress testing, and interface interoperability (BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Cellular, PCIe, PoE).Analyze test data, identify root causes, and implement hardware design improvements.Vendor, Supplier, and Manufacturing PartnershipCollaborate with component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and fabrication/assembly partners to ensure designs meet cost, quality, and lead-time targets.Participate in component selection, sourcing decisions, and lifecycle management, including obsolescence and supply-chain risk mitigation.Networking and IoT Systems IntegrationDesign and integrate wired and wireless connectivity solutions, including BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Cellular, for connected devices.Ensure hardware designs support secure, reliable data capture and transmission in real-world network conditions.Work with systems, software, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end interoperability for IoT devices.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with product management, firmware/software engineering, quality, and field teams to translate customer and domain requirements into robust hardware solutions.Communicate complex technical tradeoffs and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers and reviewersQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or closely related field.Experience designing and validating networked or IoT devices, including at least one of: BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Cellular connectivity.Working knowledge of PCIe or other high-speed digital interfaces, including basic signal integrity considerations.Day-to-day proficiency with AI tools for engineering tasks (for example, design assistance, documentation, troubleshooting, test planning).Ability to interpret complex datasheets, reference designs, and application notes and translate them into robust hardware implementations.Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear design documentation and review materials.Coreforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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