Hardware Associate

Qualifications2–4 years of hands-on hardware engineering experience, or a new engineering gradDemonstrated experience cross mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines — robotics, embedded systems, or similar multi-domain projects preferredProficiency in CAD and rapid prototyping tools including 3D printing, laser cutting, or fixture designComfortable with hand tools, bench equipment, and a soldering ironFirmware or embedded systems experience (Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers) a plusExperience taking a hardware design from prototype to repeatable production build a plusStrong documentation habits — able to write clear SOPs and build documentation others can followSelf-directed and comfortable owning a problem end-to-end with minimal oversightResponsibilitiesPrototype, build, and iterate on hardware for next-generation monitoring fleet (Gen2) and ARPA program modules — working directly alongside the CTOTake designs from initial concept through production-ready builds, maintaining quality and repeatability at each stageDiagnose and resolve hardware issues on deployed units both on-site and at customer locationsWrite and maintain SOPs and build documentation to enable repeatable manufacturing and field servicingCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate and validate hardware designsOwn the full lifecycle of assigned hardware builds — from bench prototype through customer deployment