Hardware Systems Engineering

Hardware Design EngineerJoin Us as a Hardware Design Engineer! At ORBCOMM, we're on the hunt for a passionate Hardware Design Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile setting. If you're excited about designing next-generation industrial IoT devices and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to bring innovative products to market, we'd love to hear from you.Why You'll Love Working HereAs a key member of our Hardware team, you will share responsibility for designing, validating, and testing ORBCOMM's industrial IoT devices and sensors. The Hardware team is a multidisciplinary, multi-site organization consisting of electrical design, PCB layout, industrial engineering, and documentation specialists who work closely with our Embedded Systems, Product Integrity, Manufacturing, and Software Engineering teams.You'll contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept and design through validation, manufacturing, and product support—while helping deliver innovative satellite, cellular, BLE, and LoRa-enabled IoT solutions for customers around the world.This role is based out of our Sterling, VA office and is full-time onsite. Working onsite provides the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, participate in hands-on product development, and support laboratory testing and manufacturing activities.What You'll DoHardware Design & DevelopmentDesign and develop satellite, cellular, BLE, and LoRa-enabled industrial IoT products.Select electronic components and develop schematics for new hardware designs.Create and maintain schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation within ORBCOMM's product lifecycle management system.Product Validation & TestingPerform functional and parametric testing across industrial operating temperature ranges.Conduct hardware debugging and root cause analysis to resolve design and manufacturing issues.Prepare products for regulatory and industry certifications.Product Lifecycle SupportSupport new product introductions by partnering with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.Provide engineering support for product installations, certification activities, and field deployments.Customize standard hardware platforms to meet customer-specific requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.Collaboration & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation standards, and continuous process improvements.Collaborate with Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Product Integrity, Manufacturing, and Industrial Design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.Support innovation initiatives that improve ORBCOMM's industrial IoT product portfolio.You have a passion for product development, strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a hands-on engineering environment.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.3–5 years of experience in hardware design, electrical engineering, or a similar role.Experience designing electronic hardware for embedded systems or industrial IoT products.Hands-on hardware bench experience including soldering, debugging, and test automation.Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy.Benefits vary by location and may include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement or savings programs, flexible work arrangements, insurance coverage, lifestyle perks, and employee discounts. How We HireORBCOMM uses technology-enabled tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. About UsAt ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations, and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors, including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change at to Join Us?We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.As part of our commitment to providing a positive candidate experience, please note that ORBCOMM will never request payment to apply for a job or require the purchase of training, certifications, or courses as a condition of employment.If you have questions about a communication claiming to be from ORBCOMM, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.