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# Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Stem
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Computer Engineering, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74658739-senior-hardware-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
 * 4+ years of experience in hardware systems, electrical engineering, embedded systems, robotics, or a related field
 * Hands-on experience with PCB/PCBA bring-up, Altium, hardware debugging, and system integration
 * Strong C/C++ experience with embedded systems, firmware, or microcontrollers
 * Experience developing hardware test systems, manufacturing testers, or automated test stations
 * Experience taking products from NPI through production/HVM
 * Familiarity with DFM, SPC, yield analysis, and Gauge R&R (GR&R)
 * Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning projects in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to Have:

 * Experience with robotics, UGVs, autonomous vehicles, or automotive systems
 * Experience with ROS2, embedded Linux, CAN bus, or vehicle communications
 * Experience integrating sensors, compute platforms, and embedded systems
 * Experience designing ruggedized hardware/compute platforms
 * Experience supporting defense, government, or other mission-critical applications
 * Experience with Python data stack and AI/LLM-assisted engineering tools
 * Early-stage startup experience

## Description

Robotics startup building next-generation satellite resilient positioning technology for autonomous vehicles and UGVs in Austin, Texas (hybrid) is looking to add a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to the team. The ideal engineer will sit at the intersection of hardware and software, helping drive products from early design and prototype bring-up through testing, validation, and high-volume manufacturing. This person will work across PCB/PCBA design, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, manufacturing test automation, and robotic vehicle platforms.


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