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.

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