Lead Embedded Electrical Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Jul 27, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days
Job Summary
As a contracted Lead Embedded Electrical Engineer, the candidate will work remotely to design and validate hardware prototypes, focusing on embedded electronics and PCB development for connected devices, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.
Key responsibilities
- Designing custom PCBAs from concept through production and validating hardware prototypes
- Debugging and troubleshooting hardware designs using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Architecting electrical sub-systems for new IoT products and ensuring designs meet regulatory compliance standards
Required qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Expert-level proficiency in electrical schematic capture, preferably using Altium
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging using standard lab equipment
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
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