Electrical Engineer II

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Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting‑edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Job title: Hardware Engineer II (Electrical Engineer II)

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Job type: Permanent, full‑time

Position Overview

Hardware Engineering opportunities have arisen in our highly collaborative team. The team is situated in our centrally located Cambridge office. We are looking for hardware engineers early in their career to join our experienced team and work on the design of Entrust HSM products. We need a strong focus on quality, reliability and security to meet the exacting needs of our customers and security certification requirements.

The successful candidate will have some professional experience, with a passion for electronics and hardware design and looking to develop a career in hardware or security engineering. We are particularly keen to find engineers who can learn quickly and take responsibility for areas of a design with mentoring from more experienced members of the team, and then take on more responsibility as technical knowledge and experience is gained.

Hardware Engineering at Entrust comprises the full scope of the physical product platform - High Speed Digital Design, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Engineering.

Responsibilities

• work within an Agile product development framework
• develop excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues
• contribute to development of high‑quality hardware security modules (HSM) meeting the needs of our customers
• maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, and bills of materials
• contribute hands‑on to development of product subsystems
• carry out hardware implementation, prototyping and validation activities
• regularly prototype, integrate and demonstrate hardware platforms as part of “system demos”
• plan work collaboratively with the whole Engineering team
• drive continuous self‑development

Qualifications

We’d expect the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate knowledge in a few of the following areas:

• a solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital & analogue electronics in product design, ideally at high speeds in embedded systems
• the ability to analyze complex technical problems and offer innovative, reasoned and practical solutions to demanding requirements
• microcontroller development and efficient low power design techniques
• professional ECAD systems – ideally Altium
• design and implementation of security products

Basic Qualifications

Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering.

Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning‑forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.
• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on‑site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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