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Hardware Design Engineer – KiCad, PCB Design and Verification Expert
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About the Role
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Role Overview We are seeking a senior Hardware Design Engineer to develop electronic hardware from requirements through schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, and prototype debugging. The role spans digital and high-speed, power electronics, analog, mixed-signal, sensor, communication, and RF designs. Experience: 8+ years of experience
What You'll Do
- Translate product requirements into circuit architectures, hardware specifications, and validated designs.
- Use KiCad for schematic capture, component placement, routing, multilayer PCB layout, design rules, and project management.
- Select components by analyzing datasheets, ratings, footprints, performance, availability, and compatibility; prepare BOMs and alternatives.
- Design PCBs with sound grounding, power distribution, signal integrity, impedance control, thermal management, EMI/EMC, and manufacturability in mind.
- Apply relevant design practices for high-speed interfaces, power circuits, analog and mixed-signal systems, sensors, and RF applications.
- Perform engineering calculations and verify electrical, thermal, and protection requirements.
- Run KiCad ERC and DRC checks, netlist and connectivity checks, schematic reviews, and DFM/DFT assessments.
- Prepare manufacturing documentation and support prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation.
You're a Good Fit If You
- Required skills: Electronics
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