Sr/Staff Hardware Engineer

be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence  we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. as a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.   bnsf | tech:  innovating and transforming the future of freight rail bnsf | tech  is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.   are you ready to drive change? if you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.   we are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!   learn more about  BNSF  and our  Benefits   Job Location: Remote US Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2026   The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below: Salary Range: $165,000 - $300,000 L5: $165,000 - $220,00 L6: $225,000 - $300,000   The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role.  Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive  benefits  package.   This is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States   Travel is up to 30%. Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.     This position is open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. We are also open to sponsoring H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.     Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.   We’re looking for an Embedded Hardware Engineer who will design, build, and validate industrial-grade electronic hardware from schematic and PCB layout through prototypes, test, and production handoff. You’ll evaluate components and platforms for harsh environments (EMI, vibration, temperature, dust/moisture), support IIoT connectivity, and collaborate closely with customers, firmware/software teams, and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable products at scale.   This is a hands-on role: if you like owning the board, the bring-up, the debug, and the “make it survive the factory floor” part of engineering, you’ll fit well here.   The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.     Design and build PCBs: Own schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and bring-up for embedded industrial systems (mixed-signal, power, high-speed interfaces where needed). Ruggedize for real-world conditions: Design for EMI/EMC, ESD, surge, grounding/shielding, thermal performance, vibration, and ingress constraints; select enclosures/connectors/cabling appropriate for industrial environments. Evaluate and select hardware: Choose sensors, compute modules/MCUs/SoCs, power architectures, comms modules, cameras/optics, and supporting components; assess availability, lifecycle, and cost. Support IIoT connectivity: Integrate and validate Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular, field I/O, and industrial interfaces (as applicable), with a focus on reliability and serviceability. Enable machine vision: Collaborate on camera/illumination integration, interface selection (e.g., MIPI CSI/USB/GigE where appropriate), signal integrity considerations, and compute/power tradeoffs for vision workloads. Develop validation and test strategy: Create test plans and fixtures; run and document electrical/thermal/environmental testing; debug issues with scopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other lab tools. Drive DFM/DFT and production readiness: Work with manufacturing to improve yield, create assembly documentation, handle part substitutions, and manage ECOs.   What success looks like:   You deliver boards that power up cleanly, pass validation, and survive industrial conditions. You reduce risk through smart part selection, clean interfaces, good testability, and strong documentation. You make firmware/software/mechanical teammates faster by providing crisp specs and r...