Staff Hardware Engineer

The Staff Hardware Engineer will be a key member of the NI ON Comp R&D Module Prod Dev team, responsible for end-to-end hardware development of next-generation communication modules. You will create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, and associated libraries, develop test fixtures and prototypes, debug designs in-lab and in the field, and manage design data within the company’s database. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and providing rapid assistance on field failures are essential to ensure product reliability and timely delivery.

• Develop and review detailed schematics and PCB layouts for digital hardware modules.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols, footprint libraries, and design database entries.
• Design, build, and execute test fixtures and prototype hardware for validation.
• Perform functional and compliance testing, analyzing results and iterating designs.
• Debug hardware issues in-lab and provide on-site support for field failures.
• Collaborate with firmware, system, and mechanical engineers to integrate solutions.
• Generate and maintain design documentation, including BOMs and revision control.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with Nokia and industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes and tooling.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in digital hardware design at a staff level.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Strong knowledge of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power distribution.
• Experience creating and managing component libraries and design databases.
• Demonstrated ability to develop test fixtures, prototypes, and perform hardware debugging.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO) and regulatory compliance testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to support field failure investigations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multi-disciplinary environment.