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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Developer - **Company:** LD Power - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Diagnostic Tools, PIC Microcontroller, Material UI, Data Analytics, Pcb Layout - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=665334f92f56365d ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline required. * Minimum 3 years of experience in hardware development, PCB design, or embedded electronics. * Strong experience with: * Circuit board design * Analog signal conditioning * Microcontrollers and embedded hardware * Telemetry data acquisition or sensor-based systems * Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools. * Hands-on experience with lab equipment for testing and debugging. * Strong understanding of communication protocols relevant to embedded and hardware systems. * Ability to interpret datasheets, electrical specifications, and system requirements. * Ability to lift and handle tools, equipment, and prototypes as needed. * Ability to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Preferred * Experience with high-speed design, power electronics, or motor control. * Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques. * Experience working with contract manufacturers and DFM/DFT principles. * Basic understanding of embedded firmware to support hardware-software integration. Core Competencies * Analytical problem-solving and methodical debugging. * Attention to detail in design, documentation, and testing. * Cross-functional communication with engineering and operations teams. * Ownership and accountability for design quality and project outcomes. * Adaptability in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment, * hardware development, PCB design, or embedded electronics: 3 years (Required) ## Description The Hardware Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and validating electronic hardware used in company products, automation systems, and data-driven platforms. This role focuses heavily on circuit board design, analog signal conditioning, microcontroller-based systems, and embedded hardware development that supports reliable telemetry data acquisition and processing. The Hardware Developer participates in the full hardware lifecycle-from concept and schematic design through prototyping, testing, documentation, and release to production., Hardware Design & Development * Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, including signal conditioning stages for sensors and instrumentation. * Create schematics, PCB layouts, and component libraries using industry-standard CAD tools. * Integrate and configure microcontrollers, embedded peripherals, and communication interfaces. * Develop hardware platforms that support telemetry data acquisition, filtering, buffering, and transmission. * Build prototypes, evaluate performance, and iterate designs based on test results and system requirements. * Maintain hardware documentation, BOMs, revision history, and engineering change records. Embedded & System Integration * Collaborate with software developer to ensure seamless integration between hardware and embedded software. * Support embedded development by defining hardware-software interfaces, pin mappings, and electrical constraints. * Validate microcontroller performance, timing, and peripheral behavior under real-world conditions. Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting * Develop and execute test plans for functional, environmental, and compliance testing. * Perform root-cause analysis on hardware issues and implement corrective actions. * Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools to debug and validate designs. * Ensure hardware meets safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and system-level performance. * Contribute to design improvements that support efficient manufacturing and effective testing. * Work with technical and operational teams to support component evaluation, substitution planning, and lifecycle management. ## Related Videos - [Building a component library for modern challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/650-building-a-component-library-for-modern-challenges) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Can SVG be fast? 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