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# STAFF HARDWARE ENGINEER

- **Company:** Charter Communications, Inc.
- **Location:** Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, System Software, Hardware Testing, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-AB57D34F73442DBFA5/

## About the Role

The company develops innovative hardware and software products for the automotive aftermarket. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in hardware design and development, including a proven track record of taking complex products from initial concept through to production.

This is a senior technical position requiring deep hands-on engineering expertise, strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future., * 10+ years of hands-on hardware development experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering hardware products.

 * 10+ years of PCB design experience using ECAD tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent.
 * 5+ years of hands-on PCB layout experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on layout experience within the last 10 years.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Proven track record of technical leadership.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
 * Extensive circuit prototyping experience.
 * Strong circuit testing, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities.
 * Circuit simulation experience.
 * Experience with advanced PCB design techniques, including impedance control and length matching.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Ability to work autonomously while consistently meeting project deadlines.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Collaborative, flexible, and positive approach to working with others.
 * Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment and deliver against agreed timelines.
 * Excellent engineering judgement and decision-making capabilities.

Relevant Experience

 * Experience designing microcontroller- and/or microprocessor-based systems.
 * Proven experience taking hardware projects from concept through to production.
 * Ability to diagnose complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and system software.
 * Hands-on experience using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to debug Embedded systems at the hardware level.
 * Experience with automotive OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics) and vehicle communication protocols is advantageous.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly be required to sit and work at a desk or engineering workbench for prolonged periods.

## Description

We are seeking a Full time Staff Hardware Engineer to join an established engineering team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois., * Develop innovative full-system Embedded architectures for new products.

 * Lead the design and development of hardware projects from initial concept through to production.
 * Balance functional requirements with maintainability, reusability, scalability, extensibility, and cost effectiveness.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, mechanical engineering, sourcing, and project management, to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions.
 * Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
 * Prepare PCB designs and projects for manufacturing.
 * Prototype and test new hardware designs.
 * Debug, troubleshoot, and validate electronic circuits.
 * Participate in board bring-up alongside the firmware engineering team.
 * Develop proof-of-concept firmware applications to test hardware functionality where appropriate; experience in this area is advantageous.
 * Mentor other hardware engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.
 * Develop detailed design specifications, schematics, and supporting technical documentation.
 * Work with suppliers to source electronic components and finished assemblies.
 * Manage project requirements and deadlines while working with Project Management to develop and maintain project schedules.
 * Translate and break down functional requirements into clearly defined engineering tasks.
 * Conduct peer design reviews.
 * Provide expert technical input into product planning and new product concepts.
 * Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and development practices, introducing relevant advancements where appropriate.
 * Conduct technical research and evaluate new technologies, providing recommendations to engineering management.