Hardware Design Engineer

Source One is a consulting services company and we're currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, a global engineering client in Morrisville, NC.No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now, Future or Temporary AuthorizationHardware Design EngineerLocation: On-site Morrisville, North Carolina (Research Triangle Area)Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be requiredAnnual Salary: $150000.00Position OverviewWe are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative product development team focused on next-generation Raman Spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technologies.This role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in mixed-signal PCB design, board bring-up, and low-noise electronic systems used in advanced scientific instrumentation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing benchtop and handheld optical instrumentation used across healthcare, environmental monitoring, security, food safety, and materials science applications.The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and engineering driven, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies alongside experienced scientists and technical experts.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain PCB schematics using Altium or comparable PCB design softwareGenerate manufacturing-ready design documentation and orderable packagesDevelop low-power electronic designs for battery-powered instrumentsDesign and integrate:Microcontrollers, FPGAs, CD and CMOS image sensors, Low-noise analog front ends, Power supplies, Mixed-signal communication interfaces, Battery controllers, Laser diode driversUse SPICE and related simulation tools to validate circuit performance prior to fabricationLead board bring-up activities, including power validation and timing analysisAnalyze waveforms and signal integrity using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and laboratory instrumentationLead cross-functional design reviews related to:GroundingEMI/EMC mitigationCable harnessingElectro-mechanical integrationCollaborate with firmware and FPGA engineers on:Pin assignmentsInterface architectureMemory selectionCommunication protocolsPartner with PCB layout engineers on placement and routing reviewsSupport regulatory and compliance testing, including:IEC 61326IEC 61010FCC Part 15/18Troubleshoot electrical issues related to manufacturing, assembly, and customer RMAsRecommend components and connectors based on product requirementsContribute to ongoing product development and engineering initiativesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline5+ years of experience using Altium or comparable PCB design toolsStrong background in digital and mixed-signal circuit designExperience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and electronic lab instrumentationExperience with revision control systems such as Git, BitBucket, or AllspiceStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with soldering, board inspection, and hardware reworkFamiliarity with firmware development or scripting tools such as PythonExperience working with spectroscopy, optics, imaging systems, or scientific instrumentationWhat's OfferedOpportunity to work on advanced spectroscopy and OCT technologiesCollaborative engineering culture with minimal bureaucracyExposure to cutting-edge optical and scientific instrumentationFast-paced, innovation-driven environmentLong-term career growth and development opportunitiesFlexible, team-oriented culture focused on technical excellenceAbout the CompanyThe company develops advanced technologies centered around optics, spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), hyperspectral imaging, holographic gratings, and diffractive optics.This is a growth-focused organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and the development of next-generation scientific instrumentation technologies.