About NuGrid Power:

NuGrid Power is a specialized technology development and consulting firm focused on grid modernization/digitization, high-voltage instrumentation, and substation automation. We leverage our technical teams expertise to enhance power grid reliability and sustainability. As a small, motivated team, we work with the latest power system standards and technologies. NuGrid employees enjoy flexible hours, supportive colleagues, and a strong sense of accomplishment from delivering impactful projects.

As an Intermediate Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in our engineering team, contributing to the design, development, and testing of advanced hardware systems for power grid automation and high-voltage instrumentation. Your responsibilities will include circuit design, PCB development, embedded hardware integration, and system-level validation.

This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects with a high degree of autonomy and influence. As part of a close-knit, cross-functional team, you'll help shape the direction of our hardware products and bring innovative solutions to life.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and test analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and power grid applications
• Develop and review PCB designs and layouts for embedded hardware solutions
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components
• Conduct hardware testing, including debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of prototypes
• Design and implement test benches for hardware validation and automated testing
• Work with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements for NuGrid products
• Support continuous improvement by proposing and implementing design optimizations
• Maintain thorough documentation of hardware designs, test results, and other relevant materials
• Participate in the development of product prototypes, from concept to production

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 24 months of experience in hardware design or embedded systems, including:
  • Circuit design and schematic capture
  • PCB layout experience using tools such as Altium, Eagle, or KiCad
  • Analog and digital circuit testing and debugging
  • Embedded systems experience, including microcontrollers, sensors, or FPGAs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for team collaboration
• Self-driven and able to independently explore and understand unfamiliar or complex technical topics

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with FPGA or ASIC design and development
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design principles and best practices
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• High-speed PCB design and PCBA layout/manufacturing experience
• Exposure to high-voltage systems or power grid-related hardware
• Interest in the power grid sector, smart grid technologies, and sustainable energy solutions

Why Join Us:

• Work on cutting-edge hardware projects that modernize the power grid
• Tackle challenges that match your interests while growing your career in hardware design
• Collaborate with a small, expert team that values innovation and autonomy
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package