Hardware Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. NetApp scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
As a member of the platform hardware development team, the engineer will participate in and lead the development, validation, and support of hardware platforms throughout the production lifecycle. The engineer will apply their knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and computer platforms.
The position’s responsibilities include evaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues. The candidate for this position will work collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of relevent experience in a Hardware Engineering role or similar
- Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, design engineering, reliability, prototyping and failure analysis.
- Apply knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and complex computer platforms.
- Ability to lead mid-level hardware development projects from start to finish and work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
- Development experience and familiarity with computer hardware, embedded systems, x86 and embedded processor chipsets, and programmable devices. Experience with PCIe, NVMe, DDR5, FPGA design, Ethernet, and server system design is a plus.
- Evaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues.
- Work collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.
- Hardware design and development including digital design and PCB design practices. Collaborating with suppliers and ODM partners is essential.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, with 8+ years of relevant hardware design and development experience.
The target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 180,000 USD The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.