Hardware Engineer IV

Hardware Engineer IV

BCforward is seeking a Hardware Engineer IV to work hybrid in Sunnyvale CA

Hardware Engineer IV
Start/End Dates: 5/27/2025 - 5/26/2026
US - CA - Sunnyvale (hybrid)
1180 Discovery Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Pay: 100- $110/hr/w2
Summary:

The main function of a system power engineer is to research, design, develop, test high-density, industry-leading wearable electronics. The candidate will work with emerging technologies in a fast-paced team.

Job Responsibilities:
* Initiate and drive project plan, including creating new designs and modifications of existing designs.
* Drive product prototypes, working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
* Design and/or review system power architecture. Model and characterize power for a wide selection of new technologies the team is investigating.
* Write detailed functional specifications and design flow/tradeoff.
* Support new technology introduction.
* Act as a subject matter expert to engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate power requirements of the overall system. Provide training and support to system integrators, product owners and users.
* Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
* Candidates will be evaluated based on their deliverables in hardware design and prototype builds, as well as documentation and communications with cross-functional teams.

Skills:
0. Good EE fundamentals in power and analog domain. In depth knowledge of power converter topologies, system architecture and characterization.
1. Solid hands-on experience in lab equipment, such as oscillating scope, differential probes.
2. Ability to drive projects with high ambiguity, multiple paths, and fuzzy future to clarity.
3. Experience in consumer electronics and working with vendors/contract manufactures is a plus.
4. Understanding of battery, thermal, and system integration is a plus.
5. Understanding of wireless charging technology is a plus.
6. Experience in developing automated tests and validation is a plus.
7. Experience in power modeling in consumer technology is a strong plus.

Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Worksite Address

1180 Discovery Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238254 when responding to this ad.