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Principal Hardware Engineer

San Francisco Bay areaHybrid · United States
Principal · Full time · Technology
POSTED 20 OCTVERIFIED 1D AGO
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19 days opentrue age
Posted 20 Oct
Pay
$226k–$320kno pay posted
Market p25–p75
$226k–$320k
SF Bay Area · n=195 · 365d to 6 Nov
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What You Will Do

Drive hardware development across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.

Coordinate domestic and offshore manufacturing operations.

Review and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards.

Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support.

Lead hands-on prototyping of new hardware products and features.

Work with QA teams on product validation and testing.

Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success.

Manage key vendor relationships and guide component selection.

Troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate bug tracking and resolution.

Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influence technology direction, and strengthen the team’s engineering capabilities.

Experience and Skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

6+ years of hardware engineering experience spanning the full PCB design lifecycle.

Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, and lab equipment.

Knowledge of regulatory testing, including FCC and CE, and new product introduction (NPI) processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

A self-directed approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred

Advanced technical degree.

8+ years of experience bringing multiple hardware products to mass production.

Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams.

Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems.

Experience with wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS.

Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology.

Experience leading engineering initiatives, developing processes, or mentoring engineers.

Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices.

Qualities for Success

Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact.

Startup Mindset: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and take ownership across multiple responsibilities.

Technical Leadership: Lead through engineering expertise, sound judgment, and ownership of results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively and build productive relationships across teams.

Resourcefulness: Develop cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot real-world field challenges.

Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges.

Mentorship: Share knowledge and help elevate the work of colleagues and partners.

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