Electrical Design Engineer

Oscar Technology; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Technology is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for the Dallas area to own the hardware development lifecycle from concept to production. The role emphasizes hands‑on electronic hardware design, embedded systems, PCB development, and cross‑functional collaboration with firmware and mechanical teams.

You will design analog and digital circuits, create PCB layouts and BOMs, and support power management, Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/cellular interfaces, and device testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital circuits for embedded and electromechanical systems.
• Develop PCB schematics, layouts, and BOMs using Siemens PADS, Altium, or OrCAD.
• Support embedded system design, including component selection, power management, and peripheral integration.
• Integrate and troubleshoot communication technologies (Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular modules).
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineering teams for hardware/software integration.
• Perform hardware testing, validation, and debugging with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Support prototyping, DFM, and production troubleshooting.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering drawings, and component libraries.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Analog & digital design

MCU & embedded hardware

Wireless connectivity

Hardware testing & debugging

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PADS

Altium

OrCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX (Carrollton Area)

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Experience Level: Junior to Mid-Level

About the Opportunity

We are working with an established technology company specializing in innovative hardware and electronic systems. They are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in the Dallas area.

This is a hands-on position focused on electronic hardware design, embedded systems, PCB development, and product integration. You’ll work closely with mechanical and firmware engineers, contributing to the full product lifecycle from initial design and prototyping through testing and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital circuits for embedded and electromechanical systems.
• Develop PCB schematics, layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs) using tools such as Siemens PADS, Altium, or OrCAD.
• Support embedded system design, including component selection, power management, and peripheral integration.
• Integrate and troubleshoot communication technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular modules.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineering teams to ensure successful hardware and software integration.
• Perform hardware testing, validation, and debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Support prototyping, design for manufacturability (DFM), and production troubleshooting.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering drawings, and component libraries.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ideally 5 years of experience in electronic hardware or embedded systems design.
• Hands‑on experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and layout using Siemens PADS, Altium, or OrCAD.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded hardware architectures.
• Familiarity with communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or cellular connectivity.
• Experience with hardware testing, debugging, and system integration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.
• Knowledge of sensor integration, motor drivers, or power electronics.
• Exposure to embedded firmware development using C/C.
• Familiarity with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production engineering.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $115,000, depending on experience.

Opportunity to work on the full hardware development lifecycle.

Hands‑on engineering role with exposure to both hardware and embedded systems.

Work alongside experienced electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers.

Opportunity to contribute directly to the design, development, and production of real‑world electronic products.