Entry Level Hardware Developer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hopewell, NJPoughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 works within the hardware development organization to design, prototype, and validate next-generation compute systems. This role involves integrating expertise across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and materials engineering to build and test hardware prototypes while performing debug, failure analysis, and reliability improvements. Day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing components using CAD and EDA tools, modeling system-level thermal and mechanical performance, and creating automation and data analysis tools for validation. The role requires proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, and Bash, alongside experience with SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence, and finite element modeling. Candidates will address technical challenges in areas like high-speed interconnects, optics, photonics, and advanced materials to develop infrastructure for AI, cloud, and enterprise technologies. The work focuses on solving complex hardware reliability and manufacturing readiness problems.

Skills

CAD EDA SolidWorks Allegro Cadence Python C C++ Bash Firmware Finite Element Modeling FEM 6Sigma Signal Processing Fiber Optics Photonics Design of Experiments DOE Hardware Validation Data Analysis

What you'll do

Design and optimize mechanical, thermal, and electrical components using CAD and EDA tools.
Build and test hardware prototypes while performing debug and failure analysis.
Model system-level thermal and mechanical performance to improve cooling and manufacturability.
Develop automation, firmware, and data analysis tools for hardware validation and testing.
Apply design-of-experiments (DOE) methods to evaluate and improve materials and designs.
Support process development, manufacturing readiness, and equipment IT integration in R&D environments.

What we're looking for

A High School Diploma or GED is required.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
Advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant disciplines are preferred.
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and/or project management is required.
Hands-on experience with hardware design, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence), or modeling environments is required.
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, or Bash is required.
Experience in process development, materials development, or equipment IT support is preferred.
Familiarity with firmware architecture, thermal modeling, and optical systems is preferred.

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