Principal Hardware Engineer / Director of Hardware

What You Will Do: Lead hardware engineering throughout product lifecycle from concept to production

Manage domestic and offshore manufacturing operations

Oversee and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards

Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support

Lead prototyping efforts for new hardware products and features

Participate in product validation and testing with QA teams

Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success

Manage key vendor relationships and component selection

Coordinate bug tracking and resolution for hardware issues

Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes

Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to influence technology direction and build long-term organizational capability

What you bring: Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

6+ years of hardware engineering experience with full PCB design lifecycle

Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and board bring-up, and lab equipment

Knowledge of regulatory testing (FCC, CE) and NPI processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Self-starter who works well in fast-paced environments

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred

Advanced technical degree

8+ years bringing multiple hardware products to mass production

Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams

Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems

Wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and/or RTOS experience

Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology

Prior experience building and leading engineering initiatives, teams, or processes

Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices

Qualities for Success: Passion for Sustainability: Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact

Startup Mindset: Thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Ownership of projects and influence on technology roadmap

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication across different teams

Resourcefulness: Design cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot in field

Adaptability: Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges

Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate peers and partners