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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Sine Engineering - **Location:** Bozeman, MT, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Communications Protocols, Datasheets, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Hardware Design, Open Source Technology, Signal Integrity, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Integration Tests, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3f73e91d8f3e3750 ## About the Role * Solid foundation in RF theory and hardware fundamentals, including propagation, link performance, antenna behavior, interference, polarization, and signal paths. * Working knowledge of PCB and circuit design principles, with the ability to contribute to new designs or modifications of existing hardware; familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or similar. * Practical experience applying design-for-test (DFT), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and EMC/EMI considerations in circuit or PCB design. * Experience with digital and analog circuit design, power electronics, microcontrollers, and embedded systems. * Familiarity with communication protocols relevant to UAS platforms, such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and MAVLink. * Practical experience with RF and electronic test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and power meters. * Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and technical specifications for both internal and third-party hardware. * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate hardware designs, identify tradeoffs, and propose practical improvements. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear design notes, test procedures, technical evaluations, and prototype documentation. * Comfortable working hands-on with hardware in a lab/bench environment, including prototyping and rework. * Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and sales teams. Nice to Have * Experience with UAV, robotics, or embedded-systems hardware, including flight controllers, video transmission systems, or ground-control interfaces. * Familiarity with open-source flight controllers and firmware, such as PX4 and ArduPilot, and their configuration and tuning ecosystems. * Experience integrating companion computers or onboard compute platforms. * General understanding of defense, security, public safety, or government technology environments. ## Description * Identify and design new hardware concepts or modifications to existing products in support of emerging use cases and customer needs. * Perform design verification and troubleshoot digital and analog electronic circuits. * Support the design of subsystems and PCBAs with attention to design-for-test (DFT), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and EMC/EMI best practices, including signal integrity and grounding considerations. * Conduct trade studies to evaluate new components, technologies, or approaches for potential use in future designs. * Perform RF performance evaluations and system compatibility assessments across antennas, radios, and payloads to inform design decisions. * Perform integration testing of new hardware and thoroughly document test results. * Support complex or non-standard integration efforts involving third-party hardware and software, including payloads, sensors, SDKs, and APIs. * Troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, and system interactions, including analyzing logs and telemetry and conducting root-cause analysis. * Maintain awareness of RF technologies, UAV communication systems, and industry trends to inform design and product direction. ## 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) - [Reality and Beyond: Coding a Drone Using {Unity 3D .NET} and ChatGPT AI!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/702-reality-and-beyond-coding-a-drone-using-unity-3d-net-and-chatgpt-ai) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)