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# Sr. Staff Engineer, Hardware Module Integration (Lasers)

- **Company:** Ayar Labs
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $223,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Schematic Capture, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-staff-engineer-hardware-module-integration-lasers-san-jose-ca--3099d599-0681-4d1e-bb73-e58149d53ee1

## About the Role

Electrical Engineering, Computer Firmware, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Electrical Design, Low-Level Design, Prototyping, Product Lifecycle, Debugging Skills, Cross-Functional, * Bachelor's degree in EE, Computer Engineering, or related fields

 * 5+ relevant years industry experience
 * Experience in embedded systems development and electronics design
 * Strong understanding of digital and analog fundamentals
 * Experience with microcontrollers and hardware debugging
 * Familiarity with communication protocols and real-time systems
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software interactions
 * Scripting skills (Python, MATLAB etc), * Master's degree in EE, Computer Engineering, or related fields

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support embedded electronic systems from concept through production. This role combines hands-on hardware design with low-level firmware development to deliver reliable, high-performance products. This role will also be responsible for defining high-performance laser driver architectures, control loops, and monitoring firmware.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full product lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration. This role operates at a system-architecture level and partners closely with laser device, optics, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams., * Design and develop analog and digital circuits, including schematic capture and pcb layout support

 * Select and integrate components such as microcontrollers, sensors, power systems, and communication interfaces
 * Perform hardware bring up, debugging, and root cause analysis using lab equipment
 * Collaborate with mechanical, system (rack/chassis) electrical, manufacturing and test teams to ensure successful product integration, both on-site and offsites in Asia
 * Conduct design verification, validation, testing, and documentation
 * Optimize designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost