Senior Hardware Design Engineer at BrightSign (Cambridge, MA)
BrightSign· Cambridge, MA·
Job description
BrightSign, the global market leader in digital signage media players, seeks an electronics design engineer to join our product development team. Working closely with the embedded software group and our contract-manufacturing partners, you will be responsible – often on tight deadlines - for turning a high-level design brief into a fully tested PCB assembly suitable for high-volume mass production.
Responsibilities
- Produce hardware designs (including block diagrams, design specifications and schematics)
- Create innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems
- Produce technical information for manufacturing partners and service teams
- Chair hardware design meetings and reviews
- Test and validate new designs prior to mass production
- Resolve problems reported by manufacturing partners, customers, suppliers or others
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior employees
- Assist colleagues with electronics-related issues as necessary
- Champion and model good practice at all times
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years industry experience as an electronics design engineer
- Experience of Design for Test
- Experience of using EDA tools (preferably Cadence, but cross-training can be arranged)
- Basic understanding of software
- Experience in Analogue and Digital electronics design theory
- Experience of signal integrity and high-speed signaling, power supplies, communication buses, peripheral interfacing
- Hands on skills in soldering, building and reworking of prototypes
- Practical experience of setting up and using electronic test equipment
- Good problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of digital video systems
- Knowledge of git tool
- Experience of FPGA/ASIC design and logic synthesis
Why work at BrightSign
- Culture: Emphasis on accountability, belonging, collaboration, and employee development. "We enable employees to bring their best selves to work."
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Fully remote or hybrid working models available; home office setup allowance and monthly internet/cell phone contribution for remote employees.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive health (medical, dental, vision), 401(k)/pension, generous PTO, inclusive parental support (gender-neutral for primary/secondary caregivers), ongoing learning opportunities (on-demand courses, workshops).
- Engineering Culture: Strong engineering team (26% of workforce in technical roles); VP of Software Engineering and VP Engineering on staff; opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems and AI.
- Growth Potential: Unlimited growth potential; company invests in employee development from day one.