Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer at Packet Digital in Fargo, ND, USA

Job description

• Packet Digital is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design and develop advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems, including drones and other terrestrial, space, and naval applications.
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer who enjoys working across the full product development lifecycle - from requirements and circuit design through PCB layout, testing, troubleshooting, and product integration.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting electronic hardware systems. Responsibilities include:
• Capture and define product requirements based on customer needs and engineering input
• Research technologies, components, standards, and design approaches
• Propose, simulate, and validate hardware architectures and circuits
• Create schematics and PCB layouts based on project requirements
• Provide project timeline and development estimates
• Support product development from concept through production
• Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance
• Document assemblies, bills of materials, engineering changes, and related design details
• Participate in and lead schematic, layout, and design reviews
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to complete product designs
• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and finished products
• Create technical and customer-facing documentation
• Provide customer support as needed
• Assist with maintaining component libraries and project databases
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices
• Maintain a clean and organized lab and workspace
• Support a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a hands-on hardware engineer with strong experience in power electronics, embedded systems, PCB design, and battery-powered applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of related hardware engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Deep understanding of DC-DC power conversion and switch-mode power supply topologies
• Experience with battery-based electric power systems
• Understanding of vehicle electrification and safety requirements for battery-powered systems
• Experience designing hardware involving microcontrollers
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience
• Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management strategies
• Experience with precision analog measurements in high-noise environments
• Experience designing for high-current and high-voltage applications
• Experience implementing CAN, USB, and serial communication circuits
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple project priorities

Skills

Required

• DC-DC power conversion
• switch-mode power supply topologies
• battery-based electric power systems
• microcontroller hardware design
• schematic capture
• PCB layout
• thermal analysis
• thermal management strategies

Benefits

• At Packet Digital, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced electronic systems that support innovative unmanned and battery-powered technologies. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, take ownership of meaningful design work, and contribute to products used in demanding applications.
• We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and advancement.