Hardware Engineer
The Hardware Engineer role at Confidential Client involves testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting digital circuits and PCBs for advanced radio communication products. The position requires hands-on work with electrical schematics, in-circuit measurements, and laboratory test equipment, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware certification and product maintenance. This entry-level, onsite role offers valuable experience in digital hardware and RF systems within a dynamic engineering environment.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer to support digital hardware and RF systems development for radio communication products. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Schaumburg, IL.
- Test, evaluate, and certify digital sub-circuits and PCBs for radio communication products.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and review PCB layouts.
- Perform in-circuit and bench measurements; troubleshoot digital hardware.
- Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies and other lab equipment for validation.
- Support hardware certification efforts and PCB change evaluations.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams.
- Assist with hardware debugging, root-cause analysis, and design issue resolution.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 1–3 years’ experience (entry-level) working with digital circuits and PCB-level hardware.
- Strong understanding of fundamental electrical circuits and digital board design.
- Hands-on experience reading schematics and navigating PCB layouts.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters and bench supplies for in-circuit measurements.
- Practical Python programming experience (required); familiarity with C is a plus.
- Basic soldering skills and comfort working in a hardware lab environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work across disciplines.
Work Mode & Schedule
- Location: Schaumburg, IL (onsite)
- Work mode: 100% Onsite
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Employment type: Full-time; Entry-level (1–3 years experience)
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work hands-on with digital hardware and RF infrastructure products, gain practical experience in circuit-level testing and certification, and collaborate with an experienced cross-functional engineering team at Confidential Client.
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated pay: $131,869 per year (reported estimate from source). Actual pay offered will be determined by Confidential Client and may vary based on experience and other factors.
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