Hardware Integration Engineer

About the company

Our client is a defense technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the integration, assembly and calibration of an imaging sensor package as a complete working system, from the first bench prototype through repeatable production units. You will drive quick hardware iteration cycles, partner with algorithm and opto-mechanical colleagues, and take charge of testing, qualification and supplier readiness.

What you'll do

• Integrate cameras, optics, compute, inertial sensors and power electronics into a compact sensor assembly, including packaging, harnessing and assembly.
• Build, bring up and calibrate units so that each one performs consistently.
• Run repeated cycles of build, field test, data analysis and redesign across several systems in development at the same time.
• Work with algorithm and opto-mechanical engineers to tune and refine the design based on test data.
• Own test procedures, environmental qualification and supply chain for the assembly.
• Automate repetitive tasks using Python and AI tools.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• A university degree in engineering, physics or a closely related discipline.
• Around 8 or more years of hands-on hardware engineering experience.
• A track record of quickly turning ideas into working electronics prototypes, using bench builds, fast fabrication and homemade test fixtures.
• Strong CAD and GD&T skills for fitting dense assemblies into tight spaces.
• Experience taking a complete imaging product from integration through to deployment in the field.
• Comfort working in a fast build-and-test cycle at an early stage of a product.
• Daily use of modern AI tools in your workflow.
• Ability to work fully on-site, with regular weekend travel to a test site and suppliers.

Bonus points

• Background in defense sensing hardware, including cooling, ruggedization and calibration.
• Experience designing, building, calibrating or analyzing sensor systems.
• Familiarity with qualifying hardware for harsh flight or airborne conditions.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 180,000 to 220,000 per year
• Equity
• Relocation support

Location and work model

• Los Angeles, California, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time