Loading, Please wait..!!
Hardware Design Engineer
-
Posted on: Nov 04, 2026
-
Chicago, Illinois
-
Onsite
-
Full-time
Curious about compensation?
Explore the historical salary trends, average pay, and estimated compensation for Hardware Design Engineer roles in Illinois.
View Salary Guide →Find your match !
Job Title :
Hardware Design Engineer
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Chicago Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
We are seeking a PCB Design Engineer to take boards from schematic through layout and release for RF or power supply products. You will work closely with hardware, RF, and power engineers to turn designs into manufacturable, high-performance boards, and you will own layout quality from first prototype through production.
\nWhat you will do
\nCreate schematics and multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer
\nDevelop and maintain component libraries, footprints, and design rules
\nLay out boards for either RF/microwave or power conversion applications, with attention to signal integrity, grounding, thermal performance, and EMI
\nDefine layer stackups and work with fabrication and assembly vendors on materials, tolerances, and process requirements
\nApply DFM, DFA, and DFT practices to reduce respins and speed the path to production
\nGenerate fabrication and assembly outputs, including Gerbers, drill files, BOMs, and assembly drawings
\nSupport board bring-up, debug, and design revisions alongside the engineering team
\nReview layouts with engineers and incorporate feedback and test results
\nRequired qualifications
\n3 to 5 years of professional PCB design experience
\nHands-on proficiency in Altium Designer (required)
\nDirect layout experience in at least one of the following:
\nRF/microwave: controlled impedance, transmission lines, RF isolation and shielding, high-frequency materials, and matching network placement
\nPower supplies: high-current routing, switching converter layout (flyback, forward, LLC, buck/boost), thermal management, creepage and clearance, and noise-sensitive grounding
\nWorking knowledge of IPC standards and PCB fabrication and assembly processes
\nAbility to read schematics and collaborate effectively with design engineers
\nPreferred qualifications
\nExperience with both RF and power designs
\nFamiliarity with high-speed or mixed-signal layout
\nExposure to EMC, safety, and regulatory considerations in layout
\nExperience supporting prototypes in the lab, including debug and rework
\nBackground in defense, telecom, server, or industrial electronics
Similar Jobs You May Be Interested In
Lead Electrical Engineering Hardware Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Propulsion Hardware
RF Hardware Design Engineer
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer / Avionics Electrical Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineer
Remote Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Position Details
Posted:
Nov 04, 2026
Reference Number:
e2ba888d47775c86
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Chicago
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
Share this job:
Please wait..!!

