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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Design Engineer - **Company:** Compunnel Inc. - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Adobe InDesign, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cfcaee76874cd050 ## About the Role * The ideal candidate will have strong experience with board-level hardware development, power architecture, component validation, and laboratory debugging., Strong understanding of: * Power supplies and PMICs * Temperature monitoring circuits * Crystal/oscillator implementation * Analog and digital circuit design * Experience with board bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis. * Ability to read and modify hardware schematics. * Familiarity with common interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, SMBus, and GPIO. * Strong lab skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power equipment. Education: * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field. * 3+ years of experience in hardware design, validation, or board-level development., * How much experience do you have in power supplies and PMICs? * How much experience do you have in PCB/Hardware design? ## Description * The FPD Hardware team is seeking a hands-on Contract Hardware Design Engineer to support the development and qualification of HBF Gen1 platform and product. * This role will focus on hardware component qualification, board-level bring-up, design validation, debugging, and schematic support activities., * Hardware Component Qualification * Own and execute qualification of hardware components including: * Power management devices (PMICs, DC-DC converters, LDOs) * Temperature sensors * Oscillators and crystals * EEPROMs and other supporting components * Develop qualification plans, test procedures, and validation reports. * Perform electrical characterization, reliability assessment, and design validation testing. * Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and review component documentation. Hardware Bring-Up & Debug: * Support first-board bring-up activities for Gaia development platforms. * Debug board-level issues related to power, clocks, interfaces, and signal integrity. * Perform measurements using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power analyzers. * Root-cause hardware failures and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams. Hardware Design Support: * Assist with schematic capture, design reviews, and BOM maintenance. * Support design updates, ECO implementation, and component substitutions. * Conduct schematic checks for power sequencing, sensor integration, and support circuitry. * Collaborate with layout, SI/PI, mechanical, and validation teams during product development. Validation & Documentation: * Develop and execute validation plans for new hardware designs. * Document qualification results, bring-up findings, and design recommendations. * Maintain engineering records and support design reviews. * Generate clear technical reports for internal stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Work closely with Hardware Design, Validation, Firmware, ASIC, SIPI, Mechanical, and Component Engineering teams. * Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and issue-tracking activities. * Support prototype build activities, lab testing, and qualification execution. ## 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) - [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) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [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) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Dev Digest 182: GPT5 Prompts, MCP Vulnerabilities, Code Traps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/622-dev-digest-182-gpt5-prompts-mcp-vulnerabilities-code-traps) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)