Electrical Engineer - Smart Home IoT Products

Job Summary

About Pawport: Pawport has received over a dozen awards from major media platforms such as NY Times, CNET, Billboard, Variety, House Beautiful, PC Mag, PC World, Popular Science, CNN, CES, and just was included as a Time Invention of the Year for 2025. We have been featured on The Today Show and are launching internationally to significant customer demand.

Pawport is redefining pet tech and home design. We create premium, beautifully engineered products that make life easier for pets and their people. We’re building a brand that’s equal parts innovation, design, and heart.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team
developing smart IoT products. You’ll design and test connected devices that
combine intelligent features, wireless communication, and sleek consumer-grade
design. This is a hands-on engineering role working closely with firmware,
mechanical, and marketing teams to bring new ideas to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware for smart home IoT devices.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts (Altium Designer preferred).
• Evaluate and qualify new components, suppliers, and technologies.
• Integrate sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, GPS, UWB).
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams for full-system integration.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans and validation procedures.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex electrical systems.
• Support compliance testing and product certification (FCC, CE, UL).
• Perform system testing and debugging of electrical components and firmware to guarantee reliability in real-world environments.
• Support manufacturing processes by providing technical guidance on electrical systems compliance with NEC standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design for consumer or IoT

products.

• Strong knowledge of serial protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience with RF design, motor control, and low-power systems.
• Skilled in the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test equipment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with smart home standards (Matter, Thread, Zigbee).
• Knowledge of compliance and manufacturing processes (DFM/DFT).
• Experience designing systems that operate from battery power, including Li-

ion, LiFePO₄, and primary cell chemistries, and implement efficient charging
and power-management circuits.

• Passion for building connected consumer products that improve everyday lives
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Join us if you’re passionate about pioneering electrical innovations that shape the future of smart living! We value energetic minds eager to push technological boundaries while ensuring safety standards are met through meticulous design and testing practices. This position offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly impact the next generation of intelligent pet tech solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person