What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer position at World?
About The Company
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.
This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity.
About The Team
The Device Org Team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for all aspects of driving the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics,Physical Security, Field Operational Compliance, and Technical Support of our world-class hardware devices reaching billions of people globally. We are a rapidly growing, highly cross-functional team that strategically partners with industrial design, optics, software, market operations, and the finance teams to define product requirements and execute on development. Join our dynamic team as a Field Operations Lead, and contribute to the operational excellence of our organization. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
Tools for Humanity is looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to help work on developing, testing, and upgrading our flagship hardware devices, including the Orb. This role will work closely with Engineering (AI, Software & Mechanics), Manufacturing, and Industrial Design to create and produce cutting-edge technologies at scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Pay Transparency Statement (for CA And NY Based Roles)
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $140,000 - $200,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.
This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity.
About The Team
The Device Org Team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for all aspects of driving the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics,Physical Security, Field Operational Compliance, and Technical Support of our world-class hardware devices reaching billions of people globally. We are a rapidly growing, highly cross-functional team that strategically partners with industrial design, optics, software, market operations, and the finance teams to define product requirements and execute on development. Join our dynamic team as a Field Operations Lead, and contribute to the operational excellence of our organization. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- This role is based in our San Francisco, California and/or Munich, Germany offices.
Tools for Humanity is looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to help work on developing, testing, and upgrading our flagship hardware devices, including the Orb. This role will work closely with Engineering (AI, Software & Mechanics), Manufacturing, and Industrial Design to create and produce cutting-edge technologies at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and document electrical product requirements, incl. Test, Qualification and Manufacturing requirements (DfX).
- End to end ownership of the electronic designs, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
- Ensure mass production readiness of your designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate product design and enhance overall performance and cost.
- Develop and implement advanced electrical systems and circuits.
- Evaluate and verify existing hardware designs, identifying and resolving any issues.
- Diagnose and repair hardware issues to maintain optimal functionality.
- Responsible for the verification, validation and qualification for developed hardware and maintaining Documentation.
- Commission and repair electrical assemblies, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Program microcontrollers in C with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS and Zephyr) for testing and device bring-up.
- Coordinate with software engineers to validate software releases on hardware and address potential issues.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in electronics product development, encompassing concept to design, planning, circuit development, and multilayer layout creation with E-CAD tools, preferably Altium or EAGLE.
- Proficiency in circuit simulation tools.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
- Experience with hardware security, including HSM, TPMs, and secure elements.
- Experience using measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and VNA.
- Hands-on experience in developing and integrating embedded camera-based hardware systems.
- Strong programming skills in C for microcontroller development, with experience in real-time operating systems (RTOS), preferably FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
- Experience with network connectivity, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and LTE, with expertise in antenna optimization.
- Previous experience with very fast-moving startups.
- Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience creating automated PCBA testers for mass production.
- Experience with decentralized manufacturing processes.
- Expertise in conducting DFMEA, identifying and mitigating potential issues.
- An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF and Munich's Maxvorstadt
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device
- Daily in-office meals
- Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance
- Retirement or pension program
By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR
Pay Transparency Statement (for CA And NY Based Roles)
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $140,000 - $200,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
Salary : $140,000 - $200,000
