Executive Summary: Senior Hardware Engineer

The Internet of Things starts with Things. The transformational benefits promised by IoT and technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep analytics will not be realized unless and until Things themselves are made more intelligent and better connected. In support of our growth as a leading IoT Solutions Accelerator, Mesh Systems seeks to hire a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a member of our cohesive IoT solutions team working in a modern agile environment. You and your colleagues will design, develop, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and deliver next-generation hardware components as a critical part of end-to-end IoT Solutions, from NTI to NPD to Sustaining. Join us for this opportunity to combine your creativity, passion, and skills for building high-quality embedded systems while working alongside acknowledged experts in the field and some of the best-known and respected brands in the world!

This is a hybrid position with both work from home/in-office, and work will be based out of our Things Lab & HQ in Indianapolis, IN (specifically Carmel, IN) or Innovation Center in Appleton, WI, reporting director to Director of Things Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Guide the design and development of complex hardware systems from concept to production, ensuring performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to integrate hardware components into complete systems and optimize system-level performance
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to evaluate design alternatives and make informed decisions
• Design and simulate analog and digital circuits, PCB layouts, and system architectures using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD, Cadence, SPICE)
• Perform hardware testing, validation, and debugging to verify and validate designs against specifications and standards
• Experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular communication modules, antennas, and components
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports to support product development and regulatory compliance
• Conduct thorough design reviews and provide technical guidance to fellow engineers
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in hardware design and engineering
• Support manufacturing, testing, and debugging activities to ensure successful product launch and commercialization

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 7 or more years of experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on microcontrollers, FPGAs, ASICs, and/or other hardware platforms
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality hardware designs on schedule and within budget
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or electronics assembly environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Must be willing to travel locally, to support small-batch product builds
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy equipment and components
• Enthusiasm and energy to look at hardware differently and for all things electronics and software in the IoT and Lab space

Interesting Capabilities

• Familiarity with PDM/PLM and quality control processes
• Engineering process and change management experience – ECN, BOM, RFQ, etc.
• PCB Design knowledge and/or experience – DfX, EMC/EMI, signal integrity, power distribution, etc.
• IPC Standards knowledge
• Specific PCB test experiences – High-Heat-Humidity, ESD, Environmental, FCC, etc.

NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

About Mesh Systems:

Mesh Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Accelerator that helps enterprises achieve digital transformation. With nearly two decades of experience working with Fortune 500s and industry leaders, Mesh Systems has IoT engineering competency across hardware, software, wireless technologies, and cloud services. We have been regularly awarded as one of the most innovative companies in the IoT ecosystem. For two years in a row (2023 and 2024), the Indiana Chamber has recognized us as a “Best Places to Work” company. In 2023, Mesh Systems was a Mira Awards Finalist for Exceptional Employer and Scale-Up of the Year along with being honored for the third time as part of the Inc. 5000 list. As a sales-driven, partner-led organization, we continuously seek to drive value and maximize the benefits of IoT for the enterprises we serve.

Working at Mesh has its perks!

Salary, company bonus, medical, dental, vision, cyber security, and pet insurance, wellness benefit, 401k plan with match, flexible work from home, 2 weeks annually ability to work anywhere in the world, parental leave, growth and development opportunities, flex-time off, volunteer time off, company paid life insurance, Friday Lunch & Learns, and unlimited snacks, fruit, coffee, and sodas!

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Mesh Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our goal is to employ a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, to stay and do their best work.