Senior Hardware Engineer - Remote

Overview

Symmetrio is recruiting a Senior Hardware Engineer for our customer, a global conglomerate in the medical device space. This role will focus on microcontroller-based systems, FPGA development, high-speed digital design, and low-power power supply design. You will work closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware into complex electromechanical systems.

In Short

• Architect and design embedded systems centered on ARM Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M7 microcontrollers
• Implement high-speed interfaces including USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, SDRAM, and LVDS
• Integrate peripheral communications using SPI, I²C, and USB Type-C Power Delivery (1.2 spec)
• Develop and optimize FPGA designs in VHDL for AMD/Xilinx Artix-7 devices
• Use Vivado design suite for synthesis, simulation, timing closure, and debugging
• Implement logic for high-speed data acquisition, control, and signal processing
• Design and validate DC/DC power supplies (<40W) for embedded applications
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to integrate and test embedded systems
• Perform signal integrity analysis and support PCB layout for controlled impedance and high-speed routing
• Develop and execute hardware verification plans, including test fixture design and automated test scripts

Requirements

• Ensure hardware designs meet applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory standards for medical devices
• Participate in design reviews, FMEAs, and documentation for design history files
• Use lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers) to debug and validate designs
• Apply EMI/EMC best practices in board-level designs
• Work with cross-functional teams to take hardware designs from requirements through production release

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative work environment
• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching