CAREERS AT ACRE

Position: Electrical Hardware Engineer II
Location: Danbury, CT

About ComNet
ComNet is a global leader in industrial networking solutions. We provide innovative, reliable, and secure networking technologies including hardened Ethernet switches, network extenders, media converters, network management solutions and ancillary products. Our mission is to empower integrators, consultants, and industrial end-users with best-in-class connectivity solutions designed for mission-critical environments.

Your Impact
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Hardware Engineer II to design and develop the next generation of ComNet’s networking products for deployment in demanding industrial environments. As an Electrical Hardware Engineer II, you will be responsible for schematic capture, PCB design and layout, component selection, and design verification across our portfolio of Ethernet switches, media converters, and network extenders. Working alongside firmware, mechanical, and product management teams, you will take assigned designs from concept through prototype, qualification, and release to production - ensuring every product meets the reliability, temperature, and regulatory standards our customers depend on in mission-critical applications.

What You’ll Do
In addition to the above, your key responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of electronic circuits, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal designs.
• Perform schematic capture using CAD tools (Altium Designer).
• Perform PCB layout including library management, component definition, component placement, routing, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM).
• Redesign and revise existing products to address end-of-life, obsolete, or single-sourced components with minimal disruption to form, fit, and function.
• Participate in hardware prototyping, assembly, qualification, and debugging of new designs.
• Develop test plans and conduct bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, and other lab tools.
• Own component selection, BOM management, and documentation.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Perform design reviews and maintain engineering documentation

What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical hardware design, PCB development, or product engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (such as Altium, KiCad, Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, etc.).
• Experience with electrical test and measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers, power supplies, and interface protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.).
• Proficiency with hardware bring-up and debugging at the lab bench.
• Experience with reading datasheets, reference designs, and sourcing electrical components.
• Familiarity with controlled impedance routing, differential pairs, length matching.

Soft Skills:

• Effective communicator and team player.
• Ability to independently manage a project from conception to release.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and eager to solve problems before they arise.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Familiarity with software development such as Python.
• Basic understanding of FPGA/CPLD or embedded software development.
• Experience with hardware simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, etc.).
• Hands-on soldering proficiency, including fine-pitch surface-mount components, for prototype assembly and rework
• Familiarity with the manufacturing process (SMT, assembly, testing, etc.).
• Experience with power supply design (DC-DC buck/boost converters, PoE, etc.).
• Comfortable with AI tools to accelerate engineering work.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance and design to standards.
• Ability to track tasks, issues, and design progress in Jira, and provide realistic estimates and status updates.
• Direct experience with Ethernet, fiber, or networking hardware is a plus; we’re equally interested in strong board-level design engineers who are eager to learn our technology.

What’s in It for You
We strive to do more than just match your ambitions — when you join ComNet and Acre, you’ll have access to a range of exciting opportunities:

• Be part of a disruptor – Helping to secure mission critical infrastructure with a company that challenges the status quo and redefines industry standards.
• Learn from industry leaders – Work alongside experts and innovators driving real change in security technology.
• Drive meaningful impact – Your work will directly contribute to pioneering security technologies that protect businesses and communities worldwide.
• Advance your career – Access professional development opportunities, including training programs, mentorship, and industry events.
• Enjoy competitive rewards – We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program that reflects your contributions.

Joining ComNet isn’t just a job; it’s an invitation to a dynamic, forward-thinking community. Come join us if you’re ready for a company that values innovation, customer-centricity, resilience, and unity – a place where your skills meet limitless possibilities.

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