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# Hardware Engineer I

- **Company:** ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Arduino, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Raspberry Pi, RS-232, Serial Communications, TypeScript, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Build Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74810025-hardware-engineer-i

## About the Role

Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience

 - Demonstrated builder - personal or academic projects with microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi), basic electronics, soldering, and ideally 3D printing/CAD

 - Programming ability for firmware and integration (C/C++, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript)

 - Understanding of serial communication (RS-232/USB/UART) and how devices talk to host software

 - Methodical troubleshooting instincts - able to isolate whether a fault is circuit, firmware, driver, or software

 - Experience with commercial peripherals (scales, scanners, label printers) is a plus

 - Strong communication and documentation habits; able to work on-site

## Description

We are seeking a full-time Hardware Engineer I to design and build custom hardware for the Med-Dots platform. Where off-the-shelf devices don't exist or don't fit the pharmacy workflow, you'll create them - from concept and prototype through firmware, enclosure, and integration with our software. This is an early-career role ideal for a hands-on builder who wants their devices used in production every day: microcontrollers, sensors, serial protocols, 3D printing, and the code that ties hardware into a real product., Design, prototype, and build custom hardware devices for the Med-Dots platform - sensor/microcontroller-based devices (Arduino/ESP32/Raspberry Pi class), control interfaces, station fixtures, and purpose-built automation tools

 - Write the firmware and integration code that connects your devices to our platform (serial/USB/network protocols, device APIs)

 - Iterate from breadboard to production: schematics, enclosures (3D printing/CAD), small-run assembly, and documentation

 - Work with the software team to define device behavior, data contracts, and integration points (scan events, weight readings, print jobs, station workflows)

 - Evaluate and integrate commercial hardware (scales, scanners, printers) where it fits - and build custom where it doesn't

 - Test device reliability and failure modes; build configuration profiles and troubleshooting guides

 - Support the deployed device fleet: drivers, firmware updates, and connectivity troubleshooting as needed


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