RED Digital Cinema · 4 days ago
Principal Hardware Engineer
Lake Forest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expRED Digital Cinema, a Nikon Group company, is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras. They are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to design cutting-edge hardware and collaborate with various teams to complete projects on schedule.
BroadcastingDigital MediaE-CommerceElectronicsFilm ProductionHardwareManufacturingRetailVideo
Hiring Manager
Marc S.
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and tests circuits that meet system specifications
Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications
Provides circuit layout design requirements, guidance, and design feedback to PCB team
Creates and publishes hardware deliverables such as schematics, BOMs, technical documentation, and test reports that conform to company guidelines
Works closely with mechanical, thermal, software, and PCB teams to complete projects per published schedules
Participates in design reviews and provides technical feedback to other hardware team members
Follows department/work group processes
Completes assigned tasks that meet quality, functionality and scheduled objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S. in electrical engineering or engineering with electronic experience required
10+ years of experience with end-to-end electronic product design, including hands-on debug and verification experience
Experience in embedded system architecture, digital design, microprocessor/DSP and memory systems, chip-to-chip interconnections, component selection, and power supply design required
Skilled using schematic capture CAD software and familiar with PCB layout and simulation tools (Siemens toolset: Xpedition designer, Xpedition design cockpit, EDM server, HyperLynx)
Proficient using electronic test and measurement tools (oscilloscopes, DMMs, protocol analyzers, etc.)
Understands importance of complete and correct hardware documentation
Familiar with regulatory compliance testing such as HALT, FCC, and CE
Familiar with electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication and common DFM and DFT practices
Strong problem-solving skills including circuit troubleshooting and root-cause identification and correction
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred
Experience with consumer or broadcast video system design, camera system design, audio circuit design, or high-speed digital design preferred
Company
RED Digital Cinema
Red.com is an American manufacturing company that produces digital cinema cameras.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-03-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Uday Mathur
Chief Technology Officer
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Sean McHugh
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-10-15
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