Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer Jobs
New grad hardware design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of coursework projects or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Transportation & Logistics, with employers like Apple, Cyient, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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Imagine the world without Apple devices! Does it feel strange? Apple products might even be one of the reasons you wanted to BE a Hardware Design Engineer. Now, imagine yourself designing future Apple products. The iPhone team is looking for engineers who are driven by the opportunity to take on big challenges. Engineers, who like to immerse themselves in systems hardware design, creating magic in the palm of their hand on a device that will affect millions of iPhone users. Big challenges? I'd say that's pretty close. Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. Come join us!
Description
This is a unique hardware design position that starts at product concept and continues all the way through to mass production. You will own the design, integration, and validation of rigid boards, printed flexible circuits, and overall system-level solutions that push the boundaries of technology.Work daily with multi-functional technology teams in a fast-paced environment. There will be opportunities for international travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 2 years industry experience
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital design
- Experience working with dynamic multi-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- MS Electrical or Ph.D w/ Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 3-7 years of industry experience is preferred
- High speed digital design experience
- Schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
- Fundamentals of signal and power integrity
- Understanding of low voltage power regulation solutions
- Integration of hardware into multi-functional systems
- Use of scripting languages to assist with hardware development
- Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Imagine the world without Apple devices! Does it feel strange? Apple products might even be one of the reasons you wanted to BE a Hardware Design Engineer. Now, imagine yourself designing future Apple products. The iPhone team is looking for engineers who are driven by the opportunity to take on big challenges. Engineers, who like to immerse themselves in systems hardware design, creating magic in the palm of their hand on a device that will affect millions of iPhone users. Big challenges? I'd say that's pretty close. Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. Come join us!
Description
This is a unique hardware design position that starts at product concept and continues all the way through to mass production. You will own the design, integration, and validation of rigid boards, printed flexible circuits, and overall system-level solutions that push the boundaries of technology.Work daily with multi-functional technology teams in a fast-paced environment. There will be opportunities for international travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 2 years industry experience
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital design
- Experience working with dynamic multi-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- MS Electrical or Ph.D w/ Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 3-7 years of industry experience is preferred
- High speed digital design experience
- Schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
- Fundamentals of signal and power integrity
- Understanding of low voltage power regulation solutions
- Integration of hardware into multi-functional systems
- Use of scripting languages to assist with hardware development
- Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hardware design engineer job?
Entry level hardware design engineer roles go to candidates who can show hands-on work, so build a portfolio with PCB layouts, FPGA projects, or senior capstone designs from school. Internship experience carries real weight, but personal projects shared on GitHub or submitted to design competitions can substitute. Employers at this stage look for proficiency in tools like Cadence, Altium, or MATLAB and a grasp of digital and analog circuit fundamentals.
Which companies hire entry level hardware design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level hardware design engineers right now include Apple, Cyient, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including semiconductor manufacturers, defense contractors, consumer electronics companies, and startups building connected hardware products.
Are there remote entry level hardware design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware design roles are more lab- and bench-dependent than pure software positions, so full remote is less common at this level. About 20% of entry level hardware design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more typical flexible option for roles where some physical prototyping or lab access is required.
Are these new grad hardware design engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hardware design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged to apply" or "entry level" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level hardware design engineers?
Entry Level hardware design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively developing new chips, embedded systems, power electronics, and connected devices that require junior engineers who can contribute to design and verification workflows from day one.