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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer - **Company:** ChargePoint, Inc. - **Location:** Campbell, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Design Documents, Firmware, Hardware Design, Strategies of Testing, Pcb Layout, Multiplatform, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-hardware-systems-design-engineer-campbell-ca--1ad6461f-531d-4421-adee-ccd82855371e ## About the Role * Ability to critically evaluate and approve design documents, schematics, and layouts, based on experience of circuit design and PCB layout (digital, analog, power). * Attention to detail in creating and implementing testing strategies to verify hardware performance and durability, focusing on * Strong analytical problem-solving skills to identify and fix hardware issues in a timely fashion, making hands-on use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. * A DFX mentality, ensuring that projects you work on are optimized in terms of cost, manufacturability, and reliability. * Clear communication skills are required when sharing design review and project status updates to stakeholders and leadership, and when providing technical assistance to customers and manufacturing partners. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. * 10-15 years relevant industry experience * Proven track record of leading complex hardware design projects from concept to production., Algorithms, Analog Microwave or Power, Analysis Skills, Blog, Calendar Management, Circuit Design, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Genetics, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Repair, Industry Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Leadership, Logic Analyzer, Manufacturing, Mass Production, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Oscilloscope, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Prototyping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Schematics, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Time Management, Truck Driver ## Description * Working as a technical lead for the design and development of complex electrical hardware systems projects for use in EVSE applications, taking an active role in planning, scheduling, and execution across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to mass production. * Driving system-level requirements and architecture decisions. Distilling inputs to create solutions for use across multiple EV charging platforms and products. * Creating system diagrams and requirements for a global, cross-functional team or engineers, including software, firmware, and validation engineers, to ensure top-down integration of all features and functionality, whilst ensuring designs align with industry standards and regulatory guidelines. * Specifying system behavior, encompassing fault sources, thresholds, and outcomes, and thermal algorithm definition to maximize charging availability without compromising product/component lifetime. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [The Dark Corners of Kotlin Multiplatform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100143-the-dark-corners-of-kotlin-multiplatform) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)