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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer, Design Concept Engineering - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $138,800.0 - $232,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Rapid Prototyping Process, Systems Integration, Scripting - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BC1CCD997E1E40F696BEDDACE5D9965E/job/ ## About the Role Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 5+ years of experience with board design Experience working with Altium eCAD tools Experience working with contract manufacturers and OEMs Knowledge of DC/DC converters, transmission lines, common Data buses, analog circuits, board design and layout best practices Even better, you may have... 5+ years of experience with Systems/HW architectures experience Python scripting experience C/C++ coding experience Design experience using microprocessors and digital logic Knowledge in display, audio and camera technologies Experience in motors and encoders Experience using SI tools such as hyperlink Experience in ethernet networking Experience in automotive design (AECxxx, CAN, LIN, T1S) Experience with validation testing and production design processes ## Description Advanced EV's Design Concept Engineering team is looking for an EE Senior Hardware Engineer to join our fast-paced development, working on cutting-edge features with complex hardware, sensors and software. You would be responsible for architecting, implementing and designing boards for our upcoming product platform, including both on-vehicle and off-vehicle components. This work focuses on product-differentiating, customer-facing designs and circuits for new products features and development. A good candidate would have a strong background in printed circuit board design, schematics and layout, and a portfolio of shipping products in which they crafted the specifications, did schematic design, layout, bring up, and testing for. They would have knowledge of DC-to-DC converters, high speed digital signaling, common data buses (I2C, SPI...) and analog circuit design. Experience with working with oversea CMs and production processes are preferred. What you'll do... Electrical Design - This would include schematic and layout of key electrical boards as well as providing guidance to JDM/OEMs on executing designs. Bring Up and validation - Bring up designs done in-house and at JDM/OEM. Test designs for reliability and validity. Implement changes to address issues found. Rapid Prototyping - Create quick, simple designs to execute design vision of the studio team using off the shelf parts. Understand tradeoffs being made for velocity and mitigate risks that impact team progress. System Integration - Work with other engineering teams to integrate electrical designs into our vehicles. Influence design decisions - Help define electrical architecture and execution. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [JavaScript? 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