Hardware Design Engineer

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, a global engineering client in Morrisville, NC.

No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now, Future or Temporary Authorization

Hardware Design Engineer

Location: On-site Morrisville, North Carolina (Research Triangle Area)

Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

Annual Salary: $150000.00

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly proficient Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative, close-knit product development team focused on next-generation Raman spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) solutions.

This role will contribute to the development of new PCBAs supporting electro-optical sensors, lasers, batteries, and other components commonly used in benchtop and handheld spectroscopic instruments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mixed-signal hardware design, PCB development, board bring-up, and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This is a fast-paced development environment offering exposure to advanced technologies in spectroscopy, optics, healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety, security, and materials science.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Development

* Design and maintain PCB schematics using Altium or comparable PCB design tools

* Generate manufacturing-ready design packages and documentation

* Develop low-power electronic designs for battery-powered mobile products

* Design circuits integrating:

* Microcontrollers

* FPGAs

* CCD and CMOS image sensors

* Low-noise analog front ends

* Power supplies

* Mixed-signal communication interfaces

* Battery controllers

* Laser diode drivers

Validation & Testing

* Use SPICE and related simulation tools to validate circuit performance prior to fabrication

* Lead bring-up activities for new boards, including power and timing validation

* Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other laboratory instrumentation

* Support EMC, emissions, and electrical safety testing, including:

* IEC 61326

* IEC 61010

* FCC Part 15/18 standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Partner with firmware and FPGA engineers on:

* Pin assignments

* Interface definitions

* Memory component selection

* Communication architectures

* Work closely with PCB layout engineers on component placement and routing reviews

* Lead multidisciplinary design reviews focused on:

* Grounding

* Interference mitigation

* Cable harnessing

* Electro-mechanical integration

* Support manufacturing teams in troubleshooting electrical issues during production and customer RMAs

Additional Responsibilities

* Recommend components and connectors based on operational and product requirements

* Assist with board inspection, soldering, and hardware rework activities as needed

* Contribute to broader engineering and product development initiatives

* Maintain a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset in a dynamic development environment

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

* Minimum 5 years of experience using Altium or comparable PCB design software

* Strong background in digital and mixed-signal circuit design

* Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and laboratory debugging tools

* Experience with revision control systems such as Git, BitBucket, or Allspice

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with soldering, board inspection, and hardware rework

* Familiarity with firmware development or scripting tools such as Python

* Exposure to spectroscopy, optics, imaging systems, or scientific instrumentation environments

Work Environment & Culture

* Collaborative, engineering-driven environment with minimal bureaucracy

* Opportunity to work alongside leading scientists and advanced technologies

* Exposure to cutting-edge applications in spectroscopy and OCT

* Fast-paced, innovation-focused product development setting

* Career growth and long-term development opportunities

* Flexible and team-oriented culture with strong technical collaboration

Company Overview

The organization develops advanced technologies centered around optics, spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), hyperspectral imaging, holographic gratings, and diffractive optics.

The company operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Team members are encouraged to contribute across disciplines while supporting the development of market-leading products and next-generation technologies.