Sr. Hardware Engineer

Packet Digital•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Packet Digital is seeking a Senior Power Electronics 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 lifecycle - from requirements and circuit design through PCB layout, testing, troubleshooting, and product integration. Packet Digital designs, manufactures, and markets advanced electronic solutions for portable electronic devices, embedded systems, and unmanned aircraft. Our team develops innovative power electronics and battery-powered systems used in demanding real-world applications.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Hands-on hardware engineer with strong experience in power electronics, embedded systems, PCB design, and battery-powered applications.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, testing, and supporting electronic hardware systems.
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.