Lead Hardware Engineer

Lead Hardware Engineer at Global Connect Technologies Lead Hardware Engineer at Global Connect Technologies in Sunnyvale, California Posted in about 24 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Hardware Lead Location:

Mountain View, CA Job Type:

Full-Time Position Overview The Hardware Lead will be responsible for leading automotive hardware design and development activities, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards and delivering robust, production-ready electronic systems. The role requires extensive experience in analog and digital circuit design within the automotive domain, along with strong expertise in safety analysis and hardware validation methodologies. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities, hands-on experience with ISO 26262, and prior exposure to Infotainment and/or Telematics systems. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end hardware development lifecycle activities from concept through production release. Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for automotive applications. Ensure compliance with

ISO 26262

Functional Safety standards across hardware development phases. Perform and oversee safety and reliability analyses including: Worst Case Analysis (WCA/WCCA) Hardware Design FMEA (DFMEA) FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis) Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Conduct schematic reviews, component selection, and design validation activities. Support hardware integration, verification, validation, and production support. Utilize engineering tools such as Mathcad, Ansys Medini, and other industry-standard analysis tools. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Software, Mechanical, System Engineering, and Validation teams. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to hardware engineers. Ensure adherence to automotive quality processes and industry standards. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 10 years of experience in Automotive Hardware Development. At least 2 years of experience in Infotainment and/or Telematics systems. Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design for automotive ECUs.

Hands-on experience in:

Worst Case Analysis (WCA) Hardware

DFMEA FMEDA FTA

In-depth knowledge of

ISO 26262

Functional Safety lifecycle. Experience working with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet - preferred). Proficiency in engineering and safety analysis tools such as Mathcad and Ansys Medini. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.