Principal Hardware Architect (Electrical Engineering)

HP is seeking a Principal Hardware Architect to lead the architecture and technical direction of critical Office Printing Systems subsystems. This role requires a highly experienced electrical engineer who can drive system-level design decisions, influence product strategy, and mentor engineering teams across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of key product subsystems, translating business and product requirements into scalable, cost-effective hardware solutions.
• Drive critical design decisions, including component selection, trade-off analyses, and cost optimization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with ASIC, firmware, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams across HP and partner organizations.
• Partner with Canon engineering teams on system architecture, power design, and platform integration.
• Provide technical leadership in system integration, EMC design, validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Influence product roadmaps and technical strategy through deep system and business knowledge.
• Mentor engineers and develop future technical leaders across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, hardware development, or system architecture.
• Proven experience leading the development of complex hardware systems from concept through production.
• Strong background in system architecture, board design, power systems, EMC, and product integration.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working with global engineering teams and external development partners.
• Experience in laser printing, embedded systems, computing, or electromechanical products.

Principal Engineer Expectations

• Recognized technical leader with influence beyond immediate projects.
• Drives strategic technical direction across multiple products or platforms.
• Demonstrates broad business impact through architecture and technology decisions.
• Develops organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership.
• Leads through expertise, innovation, and collaboration rather than formal authority.