Principal Hardware Engineer

RED Digital Cinema – Electronic Engineer

RED is looking for an Electronic Engineer to join our team to design aggressive, cutting-edge hardware. This is an opportunity to broaden your skills by working with technologies such as video transmission, data storage, high‑resolution displays, wireless, analog audio, motor control, battery charging, high‑density interconnects, and image sensors. This is an ideal position for an engineer who is flexible and eager to learn about new technologies.

$/yr – $/yr

• Designs, develops, and tests circuits that meet system specifications
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications
• Provides circuit layout design requirements, guidance, and design feedback to PCB team
• Creates and publishes hardware deliverables such as schematics, BOMs, technical documentation, and test reports that conform to company guidelines
• Works closely with mechanical, thermal, software, and PCB teams to complete projects per published schedules
• Participates in design reviews and provides technical feedback to other hardware team members
• Completes assigned tasks that meet quality, functionality and scheduled objectives

• B.S. in electrical engineering or engineering with electronic experience required
• 10+ years of experience with end-to-end electronic product design, including hands‑on debug and verification experience
• Experience in embedded system architecture, digital design, microprocessor/DSP and memory systems, chip-to-chip interconnections, component selection, and power supply design required
• Experience with consumer or broadcast video system design, camera system design, audio circuit design, or high-speed digital design preferred
• Skilled using schematic capture CAD software and familiar with PCB layout and simulation tools (Siemens toolset: Xpedition designer, Xpedition design cockpit, EDM server, Hyper Lynx)
• Proficient using electronic test and measurement tools (oscilloscopes, DMMs, protocol analyzers, etc.)
• Understands importance of complete and correct hardware documentation
• Familiar with regulatory compliance testing such as HALT, FCC, and CE
• Familiar with electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication and common DFM and DFT practices
• Strong problem-solving skills including circuit troubleshooting and root-cause identification and correction
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Product Management

Media Production and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

RED Digital Cinema is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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