Computer hardware engineer Jobs in Garden Grove, CA

Position : Electrical Hardware Engineer

Department : Engineering

Location : Santa Ana CA

FLSA Status : Exempt Full-Time

Job Summary :

The Electrical Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design development and testing of electronic hardware systems used in advanced timing and synchronization products. This role supports mission-critical applications across aerospace and defense sectors by contributing to high-reliability board-level designs and hardware platforms. It involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with firmware and software components from prototype to production.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop circuit boards and electronic systems for time and frequency synchronization devices.
• Generate and maintain detailed schematics and PCB layouts using tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD.
• Perform hands-on prototyping testing and validation of hardware designs ensuring compliance with performance and reliability requirements.
• Develop specifications and interface documents for hardware subsystems and system-level integration.
• Support development and configuration of programmable logic devices such as FPGAs and CPLDs.
• Collaborate with systems firmware and software engineers to define requirements resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Use lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes logic analyzers signal generators multimeters etc.) to debug test and characterize electronic hardware.
• Document designs revisions and procedures in accordance with internal processes and customer / industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews risk assessments and product lifecycle activities to support product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Stay informed on component availability obsolescence and evolving hardware design trends.

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Additional Information :

The Key Responsibilities are an outline of the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications. The company may amend or modify duties based on business needs in accordance with applicable California labor laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

Brandywine Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Brandywine Communications strives to create a workplace that is inclusive respectful and reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at

Key Skills

Arm,Electrical Engineering,SOC,System Design,Firmware,C / C++,PCB,Sensors,Fpga,Digital design,Assembly,Product Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1