Hardware Engineer – Level 3

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Lead failure analysis for critical hardware issues reported from field and factory .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,800 - $220,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design, debugging, and testing, with a strong focus on root cause analysis and quality improvement for hardware products. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers to enhance knowledge sharing and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Design and DebugRoot Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)High-Speed Circuit DesignCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsPCB Design and Layout

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Hard Skills

Hardware TestingDebugging with OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersIXIA/Spirent Traffic AnalyzersPCB DesignSchematic CaptureRoutingHigh-Speed Circuit DesignSignal Integrity ConceptsPower Integrity Concepts

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationMentoringKnowledge SharingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Cadence System Design Tool SuiteAgile PLMEngineering Change Management ToolsFPGA Design and Simulation ToolsVerilog HDL

Industry Keywords

Networking HardwareSwitch ASICsPHYSerDesCPU SubsystemsOpticsHigh-Speed Serial LinksPoEPCIeNVMe

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead failure analysis for critical hardware issues reported from field and factory
Determine and document root cause and corrective actions (RCCA)
Extract and share lessons learned from hardware sustaining failure analysis
Drive hardware quality improvements into current and next-generation Juniper products
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Customer Support teams
Analyze hardware quality metrics and Repair Center findings to identify failure trends
Provide technical leadership for multi-sourcing and change management activities
Review hardware test reports for new products before release and resolve quality concerns with design teams
Mentor and guide junior team members and foster knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering
8+ years of hardware design, debug, and testing experience at board and system level
Expertise debugging hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, IXIA/Spirent traffic analyzers, PCI analyzers, and in-circuit emulators
PCB design experience including schematic capture, PCB layout, and routing
Familiarity with Cadence System Design tool suite
Knowledge of networking hardware and interfaces including switch ASICs, PHY, SerDes, CPU subsystems, optics, high-speed serial links, PoE, PCIe, NVMe, SATA, I2C, and USB
Expertise in high-speed circuit design and debug
Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and test/simulation tools
Ability to manage concurrent priorities and hardware debug/design projects through closure
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers
FPGA design and debug experience preferred
Familiarity with Verilog HDL and FPGA design/simulation tool suites preferred
Familiarity with Engineering Change Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Agile PLM preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Disability accommodation during application or interview process
Employee benefits information available through HPE’s US benefits portal