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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Beech Valley Solutions - **Location:** Garden Grove, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,000.0 - $196,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Publishing, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Generative AI, System-level Testing, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6758cec37e09dfe ## About the Role * BS or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) * 5+ years of professional experience in hardware engineering * Demonstrated expertise working on and shipping production-scale electronic/hardware products to market * Proven track record in failure analysis, reliability engineering, and testing methodologies, including root cause investigation, implementation of corrective actions * Hands-on experience debugging hardware using tools such as DMM, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial debuggers * Proficiency in reading schematics and interpreting low-level logs for system-level diagnostics * Programming ability in C/C++ and/or Python for test automation, firmware bring-up, or debugging What you need to be a standout applicant * Familiarity with consumer electronics or IoT hardware at scale (embedded systems and firmware-hardware integration thereof) * Side-projects or personal builds demonstrating initiative and agency are a strong plus * Proficiency and experience in using Generative-AI tools to accelerate your work is a strong plus ## Description As a Hardware Engineer, you'll be a critical member of Trace's hardware team, working directly with the Director of Hardware and firmware/software teammates to design, validate, and sustain the thousands of AI-powered sports cameras deployed worldwide. This role demands curiosity, technical breadth, and a proactive mindset - you'll be chasing down issues across PCBs, firmware, and hardware systems, and seeing them through to resolution. How You Will Contribute * Lead validation and bring-up of new PCB designs, from schematic review to hands-on testing, debugging, and DFM optimization * Analyze firmware logs to troubleshoot in partnership with the firmware team * Design, execute, and refine system-level tests to ensure camera reliability, including environmental stress testing, accelerated life testing, and performance validation at scale * Conduct comprehensive failure analysis on hardware returned from the field (FACA/RCA) - implementing design improvements, and incorporating reliability considerations * Proactively address reliability engineering aspects, such as component selection for longevity, thermal management, and mechanical improvements * Jump in wherever needed: from advanced electrical debug to recommending mechanical enhancements or evaluating alternative components for supply chain resilience. * Document design validation processes, debug findings, failure analyses, and reliability solutions for internal knowledge sharing and team enablement * Or… you may need to ship packages if we're in the rush season - this is a senior role, but at Trace our CEO has packed a box to ship and you may too, don't apply unless you're willing (sometimes) to jump in and contribute however needed ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [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) - [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) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)