Electronic Hardware Engineer

Quest Defense

. Own full lifecycle PCB design and development from concept through production and sustaining support .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle PCB design and development, including schematic capture, layout, and validation, while ensuring compliance with DFM/DFA standards. Proficient in collaborating across electrical and mechanical domains to deliver high-quality hardware solutions in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCB Design Lifecycle ManagementAltium ProficiencySignal Integrity UnderstandingDFM/DFA ExperienceHardware Validation Expertise

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Hard Skills

PCB DesignSchematic CaptureLayout DevelopmentComponent SelectionBOM DevelopmentBoard Bring-UpDebuggingHardware ValidationThermal DesignWiring Diagrams

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AltiumAutoCADECAD Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringSafety-Critical EnvironmentsAerospaceDefenseNuclear

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full lifecycle PCB design and development from concept through production and sustaining support
Define design approach, including requirements interpretation, architecture, and component selection
Develop schematic capture, PCB layout, routing, and placement using tools such as Altium
Establish board-level design considerations for signal integrity, power distribution, EMI, and thermal performance
Perform and support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation
Develop and execute integration and system-level testing, document results, and resolve issues
Create manufacturing test procedures and support production readiness, including DFM/DFA considerations
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues across development and production environments
Support mechanical integration, including enclosure, packaging, and thermal constraints
Provide production and sustaining engineering support, including issue resolution and design updates
Collaborate with systems, software, and manufacturing teams
Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to define scope, review designs, and assess technical risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in electronic hardware / PCB design
Proven experience owning full lifecycle PCB development, including architecture, schematic capture, layout, validation, and production
Strong experience with component selection and BOM development, including lifecycle and availability considerations
Proficiency with PCB design tools; Altium preferred or equivalent ECAD tools
Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation
Experience using AutoCAD for drawing wiring diagrams
Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal design considerations
Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) and working with fabrication/assembly vendors
Experience supporting production and sustaining engineering efforts
Ability to work across electrical and mechanical interfaces, including enclosures, packaging, and thermal constraints
Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical/regulated environments
All applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employer-matched 401(k)
Certification assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible, collaborative, and people-first workplace
Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
Professional development support
Work-life balance valued