Hardware Integration Engineer

About the company Our client is a defense technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the integration, assembly and calibration of an imaging sensor package as a complete working system, from the first bench prototype through repeatable production units. You will drive quick hardware iteration cycles, partner with algorithm and opto-mechanical colleagues, and take charge of testing, qualification and supplier readiness. What you'll do - Integrate cameras, optics, compute, inertial sensors and power electronics into a compact sensor assembly, including packaging, harnessing and assembly. - Build, bring up and calibrate units so that each one performs consistently. - Run repeated cycles of build, field test, data analysis and redesign across several systems in development at the same time. - Work with algorithm and opto-mechanical engineers to tune and refine the design based on test data. - Own test procedures, environmental qualification and supply chain for the assembly. - Automate repetitive tasks using Python and AI tools. Requirements What we're looking for - A university degree in engineering, physics or a closely related discipline. - Around 8 or more years of hands-on hardware engineering experience. - A track record of quickly turning ideas into working electronics prototypes, using bench builds, fast fabrication and homemade test fixtures. - Strong CAD and GD&T skills for fitting dense assemblies into tight spaces. - Experience taking a complete imaging product from integration through to deployment in the field. - Comfort working in a fast build-and-test cycle at an early stage of a product. - Daily use of modern AI tools in your workflow. - Ability to work fully on-site, with regular weekend travel to a test site and suppliers. Bonus points - Background in defense sensing hardware, including cooling, ruggedization and calibration. - Experience designing, building, calibrating or analyzing sensor systems. - Familiarity with qualifying hardware for harsh flight or airborne conditions. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 180,000 to 220,000 per year - Equity - Relocation support Location and work model - Los Angeles, California, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time