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# Staff Hardware Engineer (part-time)

- **Company:** 219 Design
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,960.0 - $158,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Adobe InDesign, Altium Designer, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Scripting, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ee9bb667ffe91be

## About the Role

* BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
 * 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 * Proficient in the use of Altium
 * Proficient in the use of standard test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
 * Must be able to work regularly out of one of our offices in the Bay Area or Raleigh, NC.
 * Able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week.
 * Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Bonus Points

 * Production experience
 * Experience with medical devices, automation, or robotics
 * Experience in any/all: firmware development, software development, mechanical design, scripting, * How many years of relevant professional work experience do you have as a hardware engineer?

## Description

* Design circuits supporting various wired and wireless communication protocols (USB, RS-232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), WiFi, cellular, etc).
 * Manage vendors for prototype PCB fabrication and assembly.
 * Conduct hands-on prototyping, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
 * Collaborate closely with clients and interdisciplinary colleagues (mechanical & firmware engineering).
 * Participate in design reviews, seeking and providing technical feedback to and from peers.
 * Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables independently or as part of a small team.
 * Share your skills and knowledge with the team by participating in and presenting at weekly discussions.