Designs, develops, assembles, tests, and supports computer hardware and peripherals. Responsibilities include analyzing system requirements, evaluating hardware/software interfaces, building prototypes, verifying equipment, documenting configurations and test results, selecting materials, monitoring performance, and providing technical support, training, and implementation guidance. The role requires at least three years of directly related technical experience and is remote within the United States.
Chimes | Computer Hardware Engineer| Remote Position
We're looking for a Computer Hardware Engineer to design, develop, test, and support computer hardware and related peripherals for Chimes.
Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.
Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.
Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
What you'll do
- Analyze user and system needs, specifications, performance, cost, and security requirements to recommend suitable hardware configurations.
- Design, develop, assemble, and modify computer hardware and peripherals, and evaluate hardware/software interfaces with engineering staff and other stakeholders.
- Build, simulate, and test prototypes; verify equipment against specifications, analyze results, and recommend corrective changes.
- Prepare functional specifications and maintain documentation for requirements, configurations, testing, and changes.
- Select hardware and materials that meet specifications, monitor equipment performance, and recommend equipment purchases, modifications, or environmental controls.
- Provide technical support, training, and implementation guidance to users, engineers, suppliers, and other teams; coordinate technicians and support personnel as needed.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Three (3) or more years of directly related technical experience.
- Experience documenting technical requirements, configurations, tests, changes, and results.
- Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.
Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.
Compensation:
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:
- Tier 1 (Dallas, TX): $70.47 - $86.13 per hour
- Tier 2 (New Castle, DE, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia): $69.00 - $85.54 per hour
- Tier 3 (Los Angeles, CA, and Baltimore, MD): $67.82 - $83.84 per hour
- Tier 4 (Orlando, FL): $58.98 - $72.08
If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
- Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
- Tickets at Work
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Clear pathways for growth and advancement
Ready to Make Your Impact?
✨ Join a team where your work truly matters—every single day.
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