{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"12a6b5fdfd4302f7c25eb833","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12a6b5fdfd4302f7c25eb833","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12a6b5fdfd4302f7c25eb833","title":"Hardware Engineer","description":"Job Location: G5 Infrared LLC - Hudson, NH 03051\nPosition Type: Full Time\nEducation Level: 4 Year Degree\nTravel Percentage: None\nJob Shift: First Shift\nJob Category: Engineering\nG5 Infrared, a LightPath Technologies company, is a leading global provider of precision optics and photonics solutions, serving defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. With decades of expertise and a strong culture of innovation, LightPath designs and manufactures advanced optical components and systems that power some of the world’s most demanding applications.\nWe are currently looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our team onsite in our Hudson, NH office. This position supports the design, development, and manufacturing introduction of new thermal imaging camera products. The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—from initial circuit design through prototype bring‑up and transition to production.\nResponsibilities Perform circuit design and analysis for analog, digital, mixed‑signal, and power circuits used in thermal imaging camera products.\nCapture schematics and execute PCB layout using Altium Designer, working from initial component selection through DRC‑clean, manufacturable boards.\nCreate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation; manage BOM data and engineering change orders in the company ERP system.\nWork closely with the manufacturing team to introduce new products to production, including DFM/DFT reviews, pilot builds, yield improvement, and resolution of production‑floor issues.\nCoordinate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly of engineering prototypes; manage quotes, fab/assembly data packages, and quality issues.\nPerform SMT and through‑hole soldering, rework, and modification of prototype assemblies.\nConduct lab bring‑up, debug, and characterization of prototype camera hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and other lab instrumentation.\nSupport integration and test of cooled MWIR detector electronics, motorized zoom lens control, video output (HD‑SDI / IP), and serial command interfaces (RS‑232/422).\nAuthor and maintain test procedures, design verification reports, and product documentation.\nSupport sustaining engineering activities for products in production, including component obsolescence and design refresh efforts.\nCollaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including senior electrical, optical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality engineering.\nQualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.\n5‑7 years of relevant industry, internship, co‑op, or substantive project experience in electronic hardware design.\nWorking knowledge of analog and digital circuit fundamentals, including familiarity with common interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet) and power supply design basics.\nHands‑on proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout or demonstrated ability to ramp quickly from experience with comparable tools (KiCad, OrCAD, Mentor).\nPractical SMT and through‑hole soldering skills; comfort with rework of fine‑pitch components and prototype‑level board modification.\nDemonstrated competence with standard lab test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, bench power supplies, function generators.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work clearly and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.\nSelf‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a small‑team environment.\nAbility to obtain U.S. export‑controlled information access (ITAR/EAR) as required for the role.\nPreferred Experience with Visual ERP or a comparable ERP/MRP system for BOM management, part creation, and engineering change control.\nFamiliarity with FPGA design concepts and tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar); exposure to HDL (VHDL or SystemVerilog) is a plus.\nScripting and programming skills (Python, C, MATLAB, Bash, or PowerShell) for test automation, data analysis, lab instrument control, and embedded debug is also a plus.\nExposure to imaging systems, cameras, video interfaces (HD‑SDI, MIPI CSI‑2, Camera Link, GigE Vision), or infrared / electro‑optical sensor systems.\nExperience with high‑speed digital design, signal integrity considerations, controlled‑impedance routing, or high‑speed serial interfaces.\nExposure to embedded firmware, microcontroller bring‑up, or board support package debug.\nFamiliarity with IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001) and design‑for‑manufacturing best practices.\nExperience taking a product from prototype through to volume production, particularly for ruggedized or environmentally qualified hardware.\nKnowledge, Abilities and Skills Ability to use soldering equipment and benchtop test instrumentation.\nPerform close‑up visual inspection of small components.\nLift equipment up to 25 lbs.\nPeriodic travel to vendors and partner sites may be required.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Lightpath Technologies 1","rawCompany":"lightpath technologies 1","city":"Hudson","state":"NH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:15:59.055Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Engineer","description":"Job Location: G5 Infrared LLC - Hudson, NH 03051\nPosition Type: Full Time\nEducation Level: 4 Year Degree\nTravel Percentage: None\nJob Shift: First Shift\nJob Category: Engineering\nG5 Infrared, a LightPath Technologies company, is a leading global provider of precision optics and photonics solutions, serving defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. With decades of expertise and a strong culture of innovation, LightPath designs and manufactures advanced optical components and systems that power some of the world’s most demanding applications.\nWe are currently looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our team onsite in our Hudson, NH office. This position supports the design, development, and manufacturing introduction of new thermal imaging camera products. 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