Hardware Engineer, EE Design

Rivet Industries • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

As a Hardware Engineer focused on EE Design, you will help build the foundation of Rivet’s ruggedized device platforms. The work spans embedded system design, PCB layout, and sensor integration, with an emphasis on compact, reliable, production-ready hardware. You will collaborate closely with systems, RF, and software teams to ensure seamless integration across all layers of the stack.

The role’s objective is to design and validate electrical subsystems that combine performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will own electrical engineering deliverables from schematic capture through hardware bring-up, ensuring Rivet devices can withstand real-world operational demands and scale into mass production. Candidates must be a U.S. Person, with documentation verifying eligible status required upon hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and expertise in one or more of the following: system integration and validation, power electronics, embedded device communication (GPIO, I2C, UART, SPI, USB), analog design, signal and power integrity, or sensor integration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, validation, and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and constraint-driven PCB layout using Cadence or equivalent tools.
• 1–3+ years of experience designing hardware for mass-produced products with form factor and integration constraints.
• Proven ability to drive hardware design efforts in a technical lead capacity.
• Experience integrating sensors or noise-sensitive circuitry into designs.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage projects independently.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).

Responsibilities

• Design and validate electrical subsystems for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Own electrical engineering deliverables from schematic capture through hardware bring-up.
• Build compact, reliable, production-ready hardware for ruggedized device platforms.
• Help ensure devices withstand real-world operational demands and scale into mass production.
• Collaborate with systems, RF, and software teams to integrate hardware across the technology stack.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package.
• The role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level