Hardware Engineer (IoT Gateway & Building Automation)

Role Summary

About Ubiquiti

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities

• IoT System Design & Implementation: Lead the schematic design and PCB layout review for IoT Gateway products, ensuring robust system stability and optimized communication performance for smart building applications.
• Sensing & Signal Acquisition: Design precision sensing circuitry for CT Sensors (50A/200A) and CT Modules, focusing on low-level signal acquisition, noise filtering, and high-resolution A/D conversion.
• Protocol Integration & Automation: Develop and integrate DALI Modules and various industrial/building communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, etc.) to ensure seamless interoperability within automation control systems.
• Edge Computing Hardware Optimization: Optimize ARM-based SoC/MCU hardware architectures to balance edge computing performance, power efficiency, and thermal management requirements.
• Test & Validation: Create comprehensive test plans, execute validation tests (signal quality, functional capability), and document results.
• Market Analysis: Conduct teardowns and competitive analyses of new products to stay ahead of industry trends.

Requirements

• Core Experience: Proven experience in hardware design for Edge Computing platforms using ARM-based SoCs or high-performance MCUs, with a strong grasp of high-speed signal integrity.
• Product Expertise: 3+ years of experience in the development and mass production (MP) of smart building, industrial automation, or IoT devices (e.g., Building Gateways, IoT Hubs, or Smart Sensors).
• OS Familiarity: Familiarity with hardware design requirements for systems running RTOS or Linux.
• Tool Proficiency: Proficient in OrCad Capture CIS, Power PCB, and Allegro.
• Component Knowledge: Deep understanding of electronic components (R/L/C, MOSFETs, BJTs, Logic ICs, Sensors) and battery applications (e.g., Li-ion rechargeable batteries).
• Reliability & Compliance: Strong knowledge of ESD, EMI, Surge protection, and Hi-Pot testing standards.
• Debugging Skills: Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware debugging.
• Thermal: Understanding of thermal solutions and heat dissipation design.
• Protocols & Interfaces: Expert knowledge in hardware design and debugging for industrial communication interfaces, including DALI, RS-485 (Modbus), CAN bus, UART, and Ethernet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adaptability: Strong willingness to learn and adapt to different development platforms and architectures.
• Leadership: Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Attitude: Aggressive in problem-solving, open-minded, and positive.
• Network Knowledge: Familiarity with basic network configuration.
• Advanced Testing: Familiarity with TDR and Network Analyzers.