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# Early Career System Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** TP-Link Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, OrCAD, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Reliability Testing, Test Data, Wi-Fi Technology, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Wireless Devices, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_7c36bc575

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
 * 0-2 years of relevant hardware engineering experience, including internships, co-op, research, lab, or project experience
 * Strong foundation in basic circuit theory and electronic component applications, including analog and digital circuits, such as transistor-based circuits, power supplies, op-amps, filters, and common passive components
 * Basic experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, or vector network analyzers
 * Hands-on experience with schematic design, PCB layout review, circuit bring-up, debugging, or validation through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience. Familiarity with one hardware design tool such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar schematic/PCB design tools
 * Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices
 * Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, QA, and product teams
 * Ability to document test results, summarize technical issues clearly, and follow up on engineering action items
 * Must have continuous work authorization in the US without the need for visa sponsorships, * Internship, academic project, or work experience involving system-level, module-level, or board-level hardware design and debugging, especially networking hardware products
 * Familiarity with RF/wireless hardware design, including antenna-related circuits, impedance matching, RF front-end circuits, or wireless module integration. Or academic background in RF engineering, microwave engineering, antenna design, wireless communication systems, or electromagnetics is also preferred
 * Basic understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements such as FCC, CE, RoHS, ESD, safety, or other relevant standards
 * Basic understanding of Wi-Fi concepts, wireless communication principles, networking protocols, or hardware-related RF performance considerations

## Description

* Participate in early-stage product and technology assessments, including competitive product analysis, performance testing, and evaluation of chipsets, modules, and other key components.
 * Support board-level and system-level hardware design activities, including schematic design, component selection, BOM preparation, PCB layout review, and design documentation.
 * Assist with prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, functional verification, and issue tracking under the guidance of senior engineers.
 * Perform hardware validation tests, including functional testing, power measurements, signal measurements, thermal checks, environmental test support, and basic reliability testing.
 * Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers to support testing and debugging.
 * Support troubleshooting and optimization of hardware designs by analyzing test data, summarizing issues, and following up on corrective actions.
 * Assist with compliance and certification testing, including FCC, CE, RoHS, ESD, EMC, safety, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
 * Work closely with firmware, software, mechanical, QA, manufacturing, project management, and supply chain teams to support product development, prototype builds, pilot runs, and production readiness.
 * Help analyze hardware-related issues from validation, production, or customer feedback, and support issue reproduction, root-cause analysis, and solution verification.
 * Create and maintain clear hardware documentation, including test reports, design notes, BOMs, schematic review records, issue lists, and design history files.