Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer-6086
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (AR Wearables – PCB & Flex Design)
itD is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to drive end-to-end PCB and flexible circuit development for next-generation AR wearable devices. This role will play a critical part in delivering innovative electrical designs that enable advanced features within compact form factors, supporting increased project volume and complex component integration. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in electrical design, PCB fabrication, and design for manufacturability, along with a track record of successfully releasing hardware designs from early concept through mass production.
Location: Hybrid (onsite preferred), West Coast, United States
Pay Rate: depending on experience.
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, flex development, and vendor approval through production release.
- Drive design releases for flexible circuits and multi-layer boards (MLBs) from early design stages through mass production.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible and rigid circuit solutions for AR wearable devices.
- Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
- Coordinate directly with APAC contract manufacturers to ensure supplier readiness, flex vendor engagement, and manufacturing alignment.
- Develop and maintain build matrices, track schedules, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to keep programs on track.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings, align stakeholders on timelines and technical decisions, and support design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
- Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
- Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
- Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
- Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.
- Direct ownership of flex and multi-layer board (MLB) design releases from concept through production.
- Experience managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
- Hands-on experience working with APAC contract manufacturers and flex vendors.
- Strong understanding of PCB schematics, layouts, build matrices, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience supporting AR wearable device development.
- Background in small electrical component integration within compact form factors.
- Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.
- Prior experience in consumer electronics or big tech hardware environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred. Equivalent hands-on hardware engineering experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You'll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you'll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you'll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at recruiting@itdtech.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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