Microsoft Principal Hardware Engineer - Research Development 

United States, Washington 

509806334

Strategic Missions and Technologies(SMT) divisiondevelops andhelp solve themajor challenges.From quantum computing fordrug developmentand material designenerative AI (GAI) for national securityautonomous systemsreduce disease risksand protect ecosystems– joining SMT meansbuilding the future, partnering with government,in an.

.of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award (2021).Our end-to-end systemsdetection ofunexpected or emerging pathogensusing cloud-scale, real-time monitoring of dangerousinvasive species with AI-poweredBiological Weather Stationsprediction ofwhere biological threatsclimactic, and biological data.highly cross-disciplinaryborn fromdeep research roots, tohelp us launch critical technologiesat the intersection of biology, AI, and autonomous systems.

Principal Hardware Engineer - Research and Developmentwho can accelerate our effortsdesign, prototypBiological Weather Stations and related.solutions in real-world settings.the complete gamut of hardware design – from concept and architecture to hands-on design and prototyping.Core competencies include circuit design and firmware development.embedded system designIoT technologiesand cyber-physical systems are highly desirable.Experience working with device manufacturers to shiphardware atthat makereal-world impact.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of technical engineering experience
  • ORBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience
  • ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in hardware designanddevelopment with solid understanding of hardware, firmware, andembedded system design.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development with solid understanding of hardware, firmware, and embedded system design.

Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Work cross-organizationallytoparticipateinstrategy discussions, gather hardware requirements,andpropose hardware development roadmaps.
• Carry out detailed hardware systemdesign and prototyping.
• Guidehardware testing, debugging, andvalidation,together withengineering teams andbiologists,in our global lighthouse pilot sites.
• Create engineering specifications and design artifactstocommunicate hardware designs to manufacturers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Work with the team to integrate hardware solutions into working systems.
• Research and evaluate new hardware technologies and trends and providerecommendations for improvement and innovation.

Other

• Embody our and