Sr. Electrical Engineer; Compute & Systems Implementation

Position Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer (Compute & System Implementation)

Position

Description:

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

Job Description:

This role supports a high-visibility development program for next-generation automated logistics platforms. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in high-speed digital implementation, power distribution, and hardware characterization. You will focus on the detailed circuit design, module-level architecture, schematic capture, and validation of high-performance compute hardware supporting automated vision, machine learning, and high-speed data processing systems.

• Electrical Implementation:
  Lead detailed electrical design and schematic capture for complex PCBAs incorporating multi-core compute platforms, high-speed memory, and advanced peripheral interfaces.
• Module Architecture:
  Collaborate on system-level hardware roadmaps while owning module-level architecture, power delivery networks (PDN), and functional block integration.
• High-Speed Design & Integrity:
  Design, route, and optimize high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, LPDDR4/5, MIPI, USB-C/UFS) while partnering with simulation specialists to ensure robust Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI).
• Power Architecture:
  Design multi-rail power trees, high-current DC-DC converters, and power sequencing for high-TDP compute engines.
• DVE & Characterization:
  Lead board-level bring-up, Design Validation Engineering (DVE), and low-level hardware characterization using high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and compliance testing tools.
• Cross-Functional Integration:
  Partner closely with mechanical, thermal, firmware, and optical teams to integrate camera sensors, illumination, and compute assemblies into production-ready platforms.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of hands-on electrical design experience with complex digital hardware in consumer electronics, automotive ADAS, medical imaging, or high-performance edge compute.
• High-Speed Protocols:
  Proven track record designing with high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, DDR4/5 or LPDDR, MIPI CSI, and USB 3.x/UFS.
• Power Electronics:
  Practical experience designing multi-rail power trees, high-current regulators, and power management IC (PMIC) sequencing.
• ECAD Tools:
  Strong proficiency with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD or Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout oversight.
• Bring-up & Validation:
  Demonstrated capability in hardware bring-up, debugging, signal characterization, and root-cause failure analysis.

• Compute Platforms:
  Exposure to high-performance SoC or SoM platforms (e.g., Qualcomm, Media Tek, NVIDIA Jetson, TI Jacinto, or x86 architectures).
• SI/PI Simulation:
  Familiarity with SPICE, Hyper Lynx, or Sigrity for power integrity and high-speed line simulation.
• Optics & Vision:
  Experience integrating camera modules, image signal processors (ISPs), or high-bandwidth vision hardware.
• Firmware Interaction:
  Ability to work closely with embedded software/firmware engineers to debug low-level drivers and hardware interfaces.

Job Type: Contract

Location:

Bellevue, WA

Pay Rate Range: $100-$145/hour

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive health plan options
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) program

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.