Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Embedded Systems & Industrial IoT

Come help build the next generation of connected industrial hardware. We're seeking a hands-on Electrical Hardware Design Engineer who's energized by solving tough problems in rugged, heavy-duty environments. You'll own PCB design, work closely with microcontroller integration, and partner across disciplines to take products from initial concept all the way to production.

You'll get to work hands-on with embedded systems, CANBus, RTOS, wireless connectivity, and IoT technologies, helping deliver hardware that drives industrial automation forward.

Why You'll Like It Here

• Build industrial IoT hardware that solves real-world problems.
• Work alongside a skilled, cross-disciplinary engineering team.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Room to grow professionally and keep learning on the job.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions built to withstand rugged, industrial-grade conditions.
• Partner with firmware, mechanical, thermal, and optical engineering teams on next-gen product development.
• Implement communication protocols such as CANBus and SAE J1939, ensuring designs meet mechanical and thermal specs.
• Draft technical specs and proposals supporting cost-effective, scalable product design.
• Build proof-of-concept hardware prototypes and support DFMEA documentation.
• Create and run validation testing plans, including alpha/beta rounds and DVP&R stress testing.
• Refine designs for manufacturability and smooth integration into larger systems.
• Write technical documentation and internal white papers to support knowledge transfer.
• Keep design revisions and version control accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring

• 3+ years in circuit and hardware design.
• Experience with Altium or comparable CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Practical background in embedded systems (RTOS or Linux) with coding skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Solid grasp of CANBus and SAE J1939 protocols.
• Exposure to GHz-range microprocessors and wireless tech such as Bluetooth and cellular.
• Comfortable operating lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing and DFM principles.
• Understanding of device-to-cloud embedded system architecture.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework preferred.

This is an on-site role in the Pittsburgh PA area.

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

IQ Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IQ Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

IQ Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of IQ Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, this role is restricted to US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Do you meet this requirements?

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Required)

Work Location: In person