Hardware Engineer

We’re hiring a full-time Hardware Engineer to build and debug mission-critical hardware.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can work across mechanics, electronics, prototyping, embedded systems, and bench debugging. We value depth, but we put even more value on range . If you’ve worn many hats, built real systems, and developed strong engineering judgment over time, we want to hear from you.

You’ll work closely with a senior engineer who communicates primarily in Russian or Ukrainian , so strong technical communication in one of those languages is required.

• Design, prototype, and improve electromechanical systems.
• Work across mechanical design, materials, electronics, embedded bring-up, and system debugging.
• Read and contribute to schematics, CAD models, drawings, and PCB workflows.
• Assemble, solder, test, and debug hardware, including fine-pitch SMD boards.
• Use lab tools to diagnose failures and validate performance.
• Support rapid prototyping with 3D printing and related fabrication methods.
• Contribute to embedded development on platforms such as STM32 , nRF52 , and iCE40 where needed.
  

• Professional proficiency in Russian or Ukrainian .
• Strong hands-on experience designing and building mechanical devices or systems.
• Good understanding of materials and practical hardware tradeoffs.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electronic schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAD software .
• Experience with 3D printing .
• Hands-on electronics experience: soldering, PCB work, and assembly/debugging with small SMD components .
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and communicate well in a team.
• Willingness to learn new tools and skills as needed.

• Experience programming microcontrollers .
• Strong experience with STM32 in VS Code and/or STM32CubeIDE .
• Familiarity with nRF52 development, including bring-up, flashing, and debugging.
• Experience with iCE40 FPGA or similar platforms.
• Solid grounding in SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, clocks, reset behavior, and power sequencing .
• Experience with board bring-up and firmware-hardware integration.
• Familiarity with BLE or other low-power wireless systems, especially Nordic platforms.
• Experience with hardware for neural recordings , especially imec Neuropixels .
  

We care a lot about experience. Not resume polish. Not narrow specialization. We’re looking for someone who has built, debugged, adapted, and kept going when the work got messy. Versatility, judgment, and hands-on capability matter here. If your background is broad, practical, and hard-earned, you may be a strong fit.