About this role
• Lead hardware engineering throughout product lifecycle from concept to production • Manage domestic and offshore manufacturing operations • Oversee and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards • Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support • Lead prototyping efforts for new hardware products and features • Participate in product validation and testing with QA teams • Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success • Manage key vendor relationships and component selection • Coordinate bug tracking and resolution for hardware issues • Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes • Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to influence technology direction and build long-term organizational capability
Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field • 6+ years of hardware engineering experience with full PCB design lifecycle • Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and board bring-up, and lab equipment • Knowledge of regulatory testing (FCC, CE) and NPI processes • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Self-starter who works well in fast-paced environments • Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred • Advanced technical degree • 8+ years bringing multiple hardware products to mass production • Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams • Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems • Wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS experience • Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology • Prior experience building and leading engineering initiatives, teams, or processes • Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices
• Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact • Startup Mindset: Thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple responsibilities • Technical Leadership: Ownership of projects and influence on technology roadmap • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication across different teams • Resourcefulness: Design cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot in field • Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges • Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate peers and partners
Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field • 6+ years of hardware engineering experience with full PCB design lifecycle • Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and board bring-up, and lab equipment • Knowledge of regulatory testing (FCC, CE) and NPI processes • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Self-starter who works well in fast-paced environments • Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred • Advanced technical degree • 8+ years bringing multiple hardware products to mass production • Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams • Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems • Wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS experience • Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology • Prior experience building and leading engineering initiatives, teams, or processes • Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices
• Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact • Startup Mindset: Thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple responsibilities • Technical Leadership: Ownership of projects and influence on technology roadmap • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication across different teams • Resourcefulness: Design cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot in field • Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges • Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate peers and partners
About Arable Labs
Arable Labs is hiring for the principal hardware engineer / director of hardware role. NewJob aggregates active openings directly from Arable Labs's applicant tracking system, so this listing is current.
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