Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Our client is a specialized product design firm in Northern Marin, CA seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to own circuit design and system architecture for complex, high-volume consumer products. This is a hybrid, client-facing role that blends deep technical ownership with hands-on lab work and direct collaboration with customers. The ideal candidate has led schematic and circuit design from concept through validation and is comfortable driving PCB layout as part of a complete hardware solution. Join an innovative, fast-moving team that values precision, accountability, and impact.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end circuit design, from system architecture and schematic development through validation
• Design, build, and validate electronic systems for high-volume consumer products
• Lead schematic capture and drive or review PCB layout using OrCAD and Allegro to ensure design intent
• Develop and integrate hardware architectures across multi-component systems
• Conduct hands-on board bring-up, system-level testing, validation, and debugging in a lab environment
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system design
• Interface directly with clients to gather requirements, lead design reviews, and provide technical direction
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective hardware design improvements

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of experience in hardware or electrical design engineering
• Proven ownership of schematic and circuit design for consumer electronic products
• Experience designing and validating power, analog, and digital circuits
• Proficiency with OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Editor
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and lab debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions to clients
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Compensation:

• Annual salary range of $150K–$180K, based on experience
• Hybrid schedule in SF Bay Area to start
• Unlimited vacation
• Health insurance stipend
• Collaborative environment with strong growth potential