Electrical Engineer, PCB Design and Hardware

Electrical EngineerWe are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the development of battery-electric transportation systems. This role focuses on PCB design, assembly, board bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting. The right candidate can work across the complete board-development process, from reading datasheets and selecting components through validating finished hardware.Responsibilities:Create schematics for analog, power, and low-speed digital circuitsRead component datasheets and select appropriate electronic componentsDesign basic semiconductor, sensor, interface, and communication circuitsPerform PCB layout for low-speed digital signals and analog power systemsApply proper grounding, power-plane, and signal-routing techniquesAssemble, rework, and test SMD circuit boardsPerform board bring-up, circuit validation, and functional testingAnalyze SPI, I2C, CAN, and UART communicationsTroubleshoot problems at the circuit, board, and system levelsSupport electrical integration with ECUs, controllers, and related systemsDocument test results, design changes, and root-cause findingsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related fieldAt least three years of hands-on electrical engineering experienceExperience with schematic capture and PCB layoutFamiliarity with KiCad, Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, Eagle, or similar toolsStrong understanding of basic electronics and component selectionExperience reading and applying information from technical datasheetsHands-on experience with SMD assembly, rework, and PCB testingExperience with circuit validation and board bring-upAbility to troubleshoot SPI, I2C, CAN, or UART communicationsExperience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power suppliesAutomotive electrical, ECU, or industrial control-system experience preferredLocation: Southern California, onsiteEmployment Type: ContractLevel: Mid-levelPay Rate: up to $70 per hour DOEStart Date: ASAPSchedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, onsite