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Job opportunity
Founding Hardware Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
Source: Clera careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $70,000 — $80,000 USD per year
Employer job description
From Clera's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
About the Role
Join a small, early-stage team developing a wearable device for private interaction with computers. As the founding hardware engineer, you will own the hardware from the next board revision through production, helping shape a product designed for use on the move.
What You'll Do
- Improve PCB layout, power, RF, size, reliability, and cost across upcoming hardware revisions.
- Take prototype hardware toward production by developing manufacturing, testing, supplier, and assembly processes.
- Identify and resolve issues during board bring-up, real-world testing, and manufacturing.
- Own hardware decisions and the quality of each device that ships.
What We're Looking For
- Typically 2 to 7 years of experience, with a track record of personally designing PCBs that shipped in a real product.
- Experience with compact wearables, IoT devices, or consumer electronics is especially relevant.
- Experience taking hardware from prototype to production, including layout, power, RF, testing, suppliers, and assembly.
- Early-career engineers with strong fundamentals and demonstrated ability to work quickly with AI tools may also be a fit.
- A hands-on approach and interest in owning design, testing, and manufacturing work end to end.
Compensation
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
Full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, California, United States. Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.
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