What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Engineer position at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær?
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer to join our Custom Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience who are looking to develop their skills in hardware design and embedded systems.
The selected candidate will support the design, development, and testing of hardware I/O products used in data acquisition and real-time computing environments. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in circuit design, debugging, and system integration, while contributing to the development of high-performance hardware solutions.
Must be a US Citizen only. Unable to hire applicants who are dual citizens, green card holders, or visa holders for this position.
Essential Duties:
The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state
We Offer
Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
One Company – HBK
On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris Limited, and employees 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an entry-level Hardware Engineer to join our Custom Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience who are looking to develop their skills in hardware design and embedded systems.
The selected candidate will support the design, development, and testing of hardware I/O products used in data acquisition and real-time computing environments. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in circuit design, debugging, and system integration, while contributing to the development of high-performance hardware solutions.
Must be a US Citizen only. Unable to hire applicants who are dual citizens, green card holders, or visa holders for this position.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of hardware I/O board devices.
- Support hardware testing, debugging, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with software engineers to support driver integration and basic firmware interaction.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering discussions.
- Help document hardware designs, test procedures, and engineering changes.
- Provide technical support to internal teams and assist with customer related inquiries as needed.
- Support evaluation of new technologies and tools relevant to hardware development.
- Assist in preparing technical input for project planning and quotations.
- Maintain effective communication with cross-functional team members.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience acceptable).
- Exposure to hardware design, digital/analog circuits, or embedded systems is preferred.
- Basic understanding of electronic circuit design and testing principles.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a technical engineering role.
- This position is performed under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development are provided.
The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state
We Offer
Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
One Company – HBK
On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris Limited, and employees 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000