Sr. Hardware Engineer Job Description

A Senior Hardware Engineer at Fugoo, as a key member of a cross functional team, will:

· Specify technical requirements and write engineering specifications for Fugoo products
· Develop test plans and write test specifications.
· Drive outsourced product development at our partners in Asia by:
o Active participation in regular evening conference calls
o Visiting partners at their Asian design centers and factories several times per year.
o Analyzing designs in detail, including full participation in design reviews
o Communicating on a near daily basis with the development team by e-mail and/or phone
· Identify potential product weaknesses and provide design guidance/recommendations for improvements
· Pursue technical issues to their true root cause and resolution
· Maintain current knowledge of roadmaps from key suppliers

Education:
· Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Hard Sciences required
· BS EE or BS CprE preferred

Experience:
· 7+ years of engineering experience required
· Experience working with outsourced product development in Asia required
· Experience developing PC and/or Consumer Electronics products required
· Hands-on electronic design experience preferred

Key Knowledge Areas
· Electronic System Architecture and Design using SoC devices and high speed signaling
· Personal Computer x86 architecture
· Microsoft Windows including WHQL requirements
· PC & CE interface standards such as HDMI, PCI Express, 802.11n, USB, etc.
· Good understanding of systems, firmware, device drivers

Key Attributes for Success
· Self-starter, quickly achieves objectives without close supervision
· Great attention to detail
· Bulldog determination to drive important issues to successful resolution
· Ability to work well with a geographically distributed cross-functional team

Location
· Irvine, California
· Travel within USA and Internationally is required – estimated 20%-50%