SR Hardware Engineer

Description Senior Hardware Engineer Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida Full Time 1 Resource Group is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a mid-sized intelligent transportation systems (ITS) company. We are helping our client identify a Senior Hardware Engineer to join their Engineering team during a critical stage of product evolution and expansion. The position works full-time and reports to the Chief Technology Officer. Our client designs and delivers advanced traffic management and intelligent transportation systems used by municipalities and transportation agencies across the country. Their solutions integrate custom hardware, embedded systems, and real-time control technologies to improve roadway safety, traffic efficiency, and infrastructure reliability. Position Overview The Hardware Engineer will lead hardware design initiatives from concept through production. This role blends deep technical execution with cross-functional collaboration and mentorship. You will work closely with firmware, software, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, production-ready systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who values ownership, visibility, and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities Lead hardware development projects from architecture through production release Design digital circuits and microprocessor-based board-level systems Contribute to embedded systems and real-time hardware solutions Oversee schematic capture and support PCB layout activities Prototype, test, debug, and validate hardware systems Collaborate with product stakeholders on functional requirements Work closely with Quality Assurance to identify and resolve issues Support vendor engagement and component sourcing Track project milestones and proactively mitigate technical risk Mentor junior engineers and support team development