Electrical Design Engineer - Contract

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system emerges.

We are seeking a contract Electrical Design Engineer with new product development experience.

This position is ideal for someone who has a strong technical background and years of experience designing PCAs for the consumer electronics industry.

Postion Description

• Design circuit schematics and complete or facilitate PCB layout
• Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical and firmware/software
• Write test procedures and assist in formal verification of design function.
• Manage bills of materials and redesign for parts obsolescence or constrained supply chain.
• Apply design principles to prevent electromagnetic interference and assist with certification to EMC standards.
• Work closely and communicate regularly with clients to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, issues, design decisions, and risks
• This position requires you to work on site at Simplexity’s client office in Bellevue for at least 3 days per week and more when significant integration activities are taking place
• Full-time anticipated for at least 3 months and likely to extend to 1 year , depending on performance and client's business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree from an accredited four-year university.
• 4 years of relevant, professional engineering experience.
• Experience with MCU / embedded design
• Knowledge of low power design
• Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
• Have a positive attitude and focus on client success.
• Ethical and honest in every part of the job.
  
  

PLUSES TO HAVE

• RF experience preferred
• Strong experience with Altium toolset
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Two type of contractor roles will be considered:2. W-2 contractor (employee of Simplexity)

• 1099 contractors (have your own registered consulting/contracting business)
• Hourly rate $100 - $130/hr, depending on experience
• No benefits, holidays, or paid time off (PTO) included
• Hourly rate $75 - $95/hr, depending on experience
• Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of paid-time-off (PTO) accured each year
  
  

No recruiters please.

Job location is in Bellevue, Washington at a Simplexity client site.

Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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