PCBA Electronics Hardware Engineer

About Us

Boulder Engineering Studio is a premier product development consultancy in Boulder, CO. Our team consists of passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical, software engineers and technicians. We build hardware, firmware and software with an iterative test-driven process in a hands-on collaborative environment. With a wide-ranging portfolio of projects, from scientific instruments and industrial machinery to medical wearables, BES focuses on providing pragmatic solutions to our customers.

We are hiring for an Electrical Engineering role to immediately support our existing programs while continuing to increase our development capabilities long term. This high-growth, mid-level role will be involved throughout the project lifecycle with a focus on PCBA hardware design and testing.

About You

You have at least 6 years of hands-on project experience in embedded systems development and testing. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects while remaining organized and efficient. You're able to self-prioritize milestones while ensuring project requirements are met and specifications are thoroughly tested and documented. When facing constraints that impact your tasks, you confidently speak up and work with the team to regroup and adjust.

Qualified candidates for this role should have a background with embedded device hardware design. A strong knowledge of practical electronics including experience with analog, digital, power, and RF systems. Understanding lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and spectrum analyzers is necessary. Candidates should be familiar with PCBA design software such as KiCad, Altium, Eagle, etc. Familiarity with version control tools and Linux is preferred. This role will participate in high-level design and requirements development in both hardware and firmware domains.

About the Responsibilities

Designing electrical systems based on high-level functional specifications

Validating hardware prototypes with lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Collaborating with engineers and technicians to support testing

Collaborating with clients and vendors to determine project requirements and specifications

Collaborating with firmware and higher level software engineers

Collaborating with manufacturers to support assembly and end-of-line fixtures

Understanding and interpretation of testing standards and procedures (UL, ETL, IEC, etc.)

About the Benefits

401K

Health, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Flexible hours

Casual office

EcoPass RTD Bus Pass

On-site shower; next door to climbing gyms and tennis courts

Unlimited snacks, teas, and some of the best coffee in town

Hybrid Office for mix of remote & on-site (varies based on project needs and individual preferences)

Required Qualifications

Required Skills/Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of embedded electronics hardware design and testing

Experience with EMI/EMC testing procedures, standards, and lab equipment

Experience with electrical design simulation (SPICE)

Proficient with version control tools such as git

Proficient with test driven development and CI/CD

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

Design for power electronics or high voltage systems

Experience with engineering project management practices

Experience with FCC, CE, UL, and other product certification processes

Experience with Microcontroller firmware development and/or debugging

Proficient with embedded Linux environments

Proficient with Linux desktop environments

Proficient with Python scripting

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in

Electrical Engineering or equivalent required; Masters degree preferred.

6+ years of related experience preferred.

About our Values

BES strives to leave the world better than we found it. We don't design weapons, single use plastics, or intentionally harmful or demeaning products. Our goal is to create value in our relationships and through our work. We believe in finding the right tool for the job- including getting support from outside subject matter experts, vendors, and cutting edge research when called for. These values help ensure that the work we do take on is compelling and a good fit for our team.