Hardware Systems Integration Engineer [208720]

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering company at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of advanced systems. This organization is driving the next generation of integrated technology, with a strong focus on bringing cutting-edge design and development in-house. As a Hardware Systems Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and robust performance of critical hardware systems, directly impacting the development of groundbreaking products. Your expertise will be essential in bridging complex technical domains and driving solutions that will define the future.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated internal design team, where you will be instrumental in the development of sophisticated compute and connectivity solutions. This team operates with the agility and innovation of a specialized design house, focusing on the complete lifecycle of hardware systems. You will be a key contributor in a fast-paced environment, tackling challenging integration issues and collaborating with a diverse group of engineers to bring visionary designs to life.

What You’ll Do

• Triage and provide critical support for complex bugs identified by diverse internal and external software teams.
• Lead structured root cause investigations that span hardware, signal integrity, power integrity, and software interactions.
• Debug high-speed interfaces, including memory, serial links, and networking protocols.
• Support troubleshooting for high-power designs, encompassing power management ICs, regulators, power sequencing, and thermal behavior.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to audio subsystems, clocking, and mixed-signal interactions.
• Organize next steps, track actions, and drive timely issue closure for critical problems.
• Engage actively in hands-on lab work, utilizing oscilloscopes, high-speed probing, power measurements, and supporting board bring-up and rework coordination.
• Maintain clear documentation on collaboration platforms, ensuring strong traceability and concise hardware/software communication.
• Assist with diagnostic documentation for hardware-centric verification and validation tests.
• Act as a crucial bridge between hardware, systems, and distributed software teams.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• At least 2-4 years of professional experience in hardware systems integration or a related field.
• Hands-on experience working in a lab environment for debug or verification purposes.
• Demonstrated experience in circuit design.
• Proven ability to debug and resolve complex hardware and system-level issues.
• Experience in hardware design and interacting with software on embedded systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and a self-starter who can take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience gained from companies known for their rigorous and complex hardware design and development processes.
  
  

About Aquent Talent

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.