Electrical Engineer; HW Characterization & Validation

Position Title

Electrical Engineer (HW Characterization & Validation)

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Electrical Engineer opportunity located in Bellevue, WA.

• This role supports a high-visibility hardware program for next-generation automated logistics platforms.
• This position focuses directly on hardware validation, testing, lab characterization, and circuit-level optimization of advanced electrical assemblies.
• This is a hands‑on electrical engineering role for a professional who thrives in a hardware lab environment.
• Working closely with senior architects, you will bridge the gap between design and volume production by executing comprehensive validation plans, conducting detailed root‑cause failure analysis, and refining board‑level hardware designs.

• Test & Validation Execution:
  Develop and execute rigorous electrical test plans, including hardware bring‑up, signal integrity testing, and design validation (DVT) to establish acceptance criteria for production.
• Circuit Optimization:
  Design and optimize electrical circuits, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and multi‑component sub‑systems with a clear focus on component selection, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Schematic Capture:
  Create and manage detailed engineering schematics and design documentation using standard ECAD software suites.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Drive lab‑based troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis (RCA) on early‑stage hardware anomalies, implementing circuit or schematic modifications to mitigate risks.
• Cross‑Functional Integration:
  Partner with internal software and mechanical engineering teams to resolve firmware/hardware behavioral mismatches and support physical sub‑system integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical hardware design, lab characterization, and validation of consumer electronics, industrial, or automotive hardware systems.
• Testing Focus:
  Proven experience building and driving functional specs, hardware design validation plans (DVP&R), and low‑level component bench testing.
• ECAD Tools:
  Solid proficiency with ECAD schematic capture software, specifically Cadence OrCAD and/or Altium Designer.
• Lab Equipment Mastery:
  Expert familiarity using bench tools including high‑speed oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and soldering equipment for circuit debugging.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced Layout Exposure:
  Experience utilizing Cadence Allegro or Altium for board‑level design reviews or layout changes.
• Prototyping:
  Experience developing custom test jigs or platform fixtures to accelerate hardware validation cycles.
• Compliance:
  Familiarity with hardware regulatory testing protocols, automotive standards, or consumer electronics compliance.

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Bellevue, WA (Onsite)
• Pay Rate Range: $90–$125/hr.

Competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, paid time off (PTO), and an administered 401(k) plan.