Product Development Engineer Rugged Computing

Work arrangement: On-site. This role requires regular hands-on work with prototypes laboratory equipment and production hardware.

About the Role

We are a small established technology company that designs and manufactures rugged computer systems used by first responders and other demanding professional users.

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who wants to participate in the complete development of a productfrom early concepts and prototypes through testing production and field deployment.

This is not a narrowly defined engineering position. Our engineers work across multiple disciplines and have significant influence over the products they develop. Depending on your background and interests your work may include mechanical design PCB design embedded firmware system software BIOS integration troubleshooting testing and manufacturing support.

We do not expect one person to already be an expert in every area. We are looking for someone with a strong engineering foundation curiosity and a genuine interest in learning how complete computer systems are designed and built.

What You Will Do

Help design rugged computers tablets docking stations and related electronic systems

Participate in projects from initial concept through production

Develop mechanical components enclosures thermal solutions and mounting systems

Design review prototype and troubleshoot printed circuit boards

Develop or modify embedded firmware for microcontrollers and system controllers

Assist with BIOS EC driver and operating-system integration

Develop test utilities manufacturing tools and supporting software

Build and evaluate prototypes in the lab

Diagnose hardware firmware software thermal and system-level problems

Work directly with component suppliers manufacturers customers and other engineers

Support regulatory environmental reliability and production testing

Document designs and help transition products into manufacturing

Why Join Us

Work on meaningful products used by first responders

Take broad ownership across the product-development lifecycle

Expand your skills across mechanical electrical firmware software BIOS thermal and manufacturing engineering

Work directly with prototypes and production hardware

See your ideas move from initial concept to finished products used in the field

Have a visible impact on products technical decisions and project outcomes

Receive mentoring in unfamiliar technical areas

Build broad technical depth rather than being limited to one narrow function or subsystem

Benefits may include medical dental and vision insurance HSA paid time off paid holidays and retirement plan.

Applying

Please submit a résumé along with a brief description of a product technical project or difficult problem that you personally helped design or solve.

Personal projects prototypes GitHub repositories portfolios photographs schematics CAD examples or other examples of hands-on engineering work are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates with strong engineering fundamentals hands-on technical interest and experience in one or more of the following areas:

Electrical or computer engineering

Mechanical product design

PCB schematic capture and layout

Embedded systems and microcontroller firmware

C C Python or other software development

BIOS UEFI embedded controller or low-level system integration

Windows or Linux system development

Thermal design and testing

Prototype development and laboratory troubleshooting

Design for manufacturing and product introduction

You do not need to meet every qualification listed. The most important qualities are strong problem-solving ability hands-on technical interest curiosity and a desire to understand the complete product.

The Right Person for This Role

You may be a good fit if you:

Enjoy building and troubleshooting real products

Prefer broad technical ownership over working on one small portion of a large project

Like moving between CAD schematics firmware software testing and the lab

Want to see your designs become finished products used in the field

Are comfortable working in a small-company environment

Can work independently but also ask questions and collaborate when needed

Are interested in learning disciplines outside your primary area of expertise

Take ownership of problems follow them through to resolution and communicate when additional input or support is needed

Experience Level

We welcome candidates at a range of experience levels.

An early-career engineer with strong fundamentals personal projects internships or demonstrated technical curiosity may receive mentoring and grow into the broader responsibilities of the position.

We are also interested in experienced engineers who enjoy hands-on development and want more direct ownership of products than they might receive at a larger company.

A bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering mechanical engineering computer science or a related field is preferred. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.