Hardware Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Hardware Engineer (Robotics): Developing custom electronic systems for autonomous platforms with an accent on PCB design, power distribution, and sensing integration. Focus on designing high-performance multilayer PCBs, system bring-up, and ensuring hardware reliability for mission-critical autonomous systems.

Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global builds autonomy solutions for unmanned systems operating in GPS- and comms-denied environments, focusing on modular AI and advanced sensing for national security and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Design schematic capture and multilayer PCB layouts for embedded and autonomous systems.
• Develop electronics for computing, sensing, power management, and control subsystems.
• Support component selection, bring-up, debugging, and validation of custom hardware.
• Perform board-level testing, signal integrity analysis, and power validation.
• Maintain design documentation, schematics, BOMs, and revision control workflows.
• Contribute to the improvement of engineering processes and hardware reliability practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering with a focus on PCB design.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible for government security clearance.
• Experience designing multilayer PCBs for embedded or high-performance systems.
• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with power systems, voltage regulation, and embedded processor integration.

Nice to have

• Experience designing electronics for UAVs, robotics, or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, or wireless communications.
• Experience with high-speed PCB layout and signal integrity analysis.
• Experience supporting prototype-to-production hardware development cycles.
• Experience operating in startup or rapid prototyping environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Rapidly scaling startup environment defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
• Collaborative, high-trust culture valuing innovation and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
• Generous benefits package.