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Job Description
This Engineer 1 is onsite in our downtown Philadelphia Comcast Technology Center. It is not eligible for remote/virtual employment or relocation.
This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing and interpreting electrical schematics and layouts to support hardware design specifications
- Verifying hardware functionality through the use of tools like oscilloscopes and digital multimeters under guidance
- Collaborating with the industrial design team on 3D CAD design evaluations to ensure alignment with design intent
- Organizing simulation parameters for thermal and structural analyses to optimize hardware engineering designs
- Assisting with the assembly and iterative improvement of hardware prototypes as directed by senior engineers
- Conducting performance tests on prototypes and products to validate simulations and collect functional data
- Supporting senior engineers in design trade-off discussions and contributing to early concept development
- Demonstrating foundational knowledge of consumer electronics to assist in product feature compatibility assessments
- Contributing to technical documents, define and characterize technical terms in a simplistic manner
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Hands on hardware engineering experience within an internship or co-op setting
- Experience with Zigbee protocol and DOCSIS 4.0 required
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
ZigBee; Engineering Design; Hardware Test; Hardware Development
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
- Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, or mixed-signal design principles
- Experience with lab instruments including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
- Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-2221 or DO-254 depending on the sector
Tips for Your Hardware Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hardware roles split sharply between digital design, analog circuits, and firmware-adjacent work. List the specific tools you've used, such as Cadence, Altium, or ModelSim, and match them to the stack named in each job posting before you apply.
Show silicon or board tape-outs
Hiring managers for hardware roles want evidence of completed designs, not just coursework. Include any tape-out experience, board revisions shipped to production, or lab-validated prototypes in your resume's project section, even from academic or internship work.
Filter openings by product lifecycle stage
Early-stage startups need engineers who can own a schematic from blank canvas to bring-up, while larger firms often hire for specific blocks. Read each job description for phrases like 'design from scratch' versus 'maintain and optimize' to find the right fit for your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hardware engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for whiteboard bench questions
Hardware interviews often include on-the-spot circuit analysis, such as deriving a filter's transfer function or debugging a schematic. Practice sketching common topologies by hand and walking through your reasoning aloud, since interviewers evaluate your process as much as your answer.
Negotiate with NRE and tooling costs in mind
Hardware compensation packages sometimes include reimbursement for lab equipment, EDA licenses, or prototyping costs. When negotiating, ask whether those items are covered separately so you're comparing offers on an accurate total-value basis.
Hardware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hardware engineers?
The companies hiring the most hardware engineers right now include Amazon, Apple, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many hardware engineer jobs are remote?
About 28% of hardware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most software roles because hands-on lab and prototype access is often required. Firmware-adjacent positions and FPGA verification roles tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible work within the hardware discipline.
How do you become a hardware engineer?
Most hardware engineers start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, building foundational skills in circuit theory, digital logic, and embedded systems. From there, gaining hands-on lab experience through internships or personal projects, learning an EDA toolchain, and completing at least one end-to-end board or chip design project makes you competitive for entry-level roles.
Can you get hired as a hardware engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level hardware engineer roles exist, but you'll stand out by showing completed design work rather than just coursework. A documented PCB project, an FPGA implementation on a development board, or a capstone with measured lab results gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate, especially at companies that run structured new-grad programs.
What does the hardware engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like Kirchhoff's laws, logic design, or transmission line behavior. Later rounds often include a take-home design exercise or on-site whiteboard session, and a final loop with cross-functional team members who assess collaboration and communication on hardware projects.
Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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