Senior Hardware Engineer

This role will support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical systems and components used in highly engineered power and control applications. The Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer will work cross-functionally with mechanical, structural, thermal, and other technical teams to develop and optimize designs based on system requirements.

This person will play a key role in electrical architecture, control systems, test infrastructure, documentation, and supplier support across multiple projects.

Location: Seattle, WA hybrid. In-office presence is required Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Compensation Range

$145,000 - $185,000 annually.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; flexible paid time off; paid family leave; employer HSA contributions; transit benefits; stock options; relocation assistance; and other employer-sponsored programs. This role may also include other compensation or incentive opportunities in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a multidisciplinary engineering team to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical components and subsystems.
• Interface with cross-functional technical teams to implement and optimize designs based on system requirements.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems in both R&D and production environments.
• Create and manage project-level power and data budgets.
• Review and support designs related to control systems, power distribution, power conversion, battery systems, and data communications.
• Design test racks, including data acquisition systems, power supplies, communications, sensors, and grounding schemes.
• Develop and review electrical subsystem documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, bills of materials, test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of supplier design reviews, fabrication activities, and testing.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university plus 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with controls, electrical diagramming, and harness design tools such as LTspice, Altium, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Proficiency with standard electronic lab and test equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on hardware experience, including soldering, wiring harness assembly, and test rack construction.
• Familiarity with communication protocols commonly used in aerospace or similarly demanding applications.
• Familiarity with environmental testing and its impact on electrical components, including EMI/EMC, vibration, and thermal vacuum.
• Experience working under formal quality standards such as NQA-1, AS9100, or similar.
• Aerospace, nuclear, or other highly regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to contribute to design efforts with minimal direction.
• Able to meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Role Details

• Travel required: less than 10%.
• Position includes typical office and engineering lab activities, including prolonged sitting and standing, keyboarding, fine motor work, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities.

We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique needs.