Early Career System Hardware Design Engineer
TP-Link Systems Inc. · Irvine, CA, United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on WeAreDevelopers
- 0-2 years experience
- Hardware design focus
- US work auth required
- No visa sponsorship
- Networking products
Join the hardware engineering team to support the design and validation of networking products. You will assist with schematic creation, component selection, and prototype bring-up under the guidance of senior engineers.
The role requires hands-on testing using lab equipment and collaboration with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing. You will help analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and maintain detailed hardware documentation.
What you'll do
- Support schematic design, component selection, and BOM preparation
- Review PCB layouts and assist with design documentation
- Perform prototype bring-up and hardware debugging tasks
- Conduct functional, power, signal, and thermal validation tests
- Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment
- Assist with FCC, CE, RoHS, and other compliance testing
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and QA teams
- Analyze test data to support troubleshooting and optimization
- Maintain clear records of test reports and design notes
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 0-2 years of relevant hardware engineering experience
- Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit theory
- Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
- Hands-on experience with schematic design and PCB review
- Familiarity with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD
- Continuous US work authorization without visa sponsorship
- Ability to document technical issues and test results clearly
Nice to have
- Experience with networking hardware products
- Familiarity with RF and wireless hardware design
- Background in antenna design or microwave engineering
- Understanding of Wi-Fi concepts and network protocols
- Knowledge of FCC, CE, RoHS, and ESD standards
Stack
- Altium Designer
- Cadence Allegro
- OrCAD
- Oscilloscopes
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Vector Network Analyzers
- Wi-Fi Technology
- RF Circuits
How you'll work
- Must have continuous US work authorization
- No visa sponsorship available for this role