Job Information
Apex Systems, Inc. Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 3 - 3030241 in Redmond, Washington
Job#: 3030241
Job Description:
Title: Hardware Design Engineer 3 (5+ years of experience)
Start Date: 4/20/2026
Duration: approx. 2 months
Chance for Extension (Y/N): Yes
Candidate Location Requirements: Onsite -- Redmond, WA
Pay Rate / Range: $65-$70
Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills
resin color matching
product development and spec creation
experience working with suppliers
5+ years
Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to support hardware design engineering efforts by collaborating with cross-functional engineering, design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.
• Key Projects:
This role will contribute to ongoing hardware design and validation initiatives, working closely with internal engineers and external partners to support product development and manufacturing readiness.
Candidate Requirements
• Best vs. Average:
The ideal resume would contain prior large-scale tech company, hardware design experience, demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, experience working with engineering and manufacturing partners, and the ability to operate independently with minimal ramp time.
• Required Candidate Preparation:
Candidates should have a strong understanding of their prior hardware design projects, technical contributions, and be prepared to discuss real-world engineering and manufacturing collaboration scenarios.
Summary:
The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Job Responsibilities:
• Analyze information to determine plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
• Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
• Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
• Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Skills:
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Basic knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years experience required.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital sta