Electrical Design Engineer

NR Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for a Hardware Engineer with over 3 years of experience in electronic circuit and systems design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting electronic hardware systems. Hands-on expertise in analog and digital circuit design, as well as experience in aerospace or defense environments, is crucial. Additionally, familiarity with electronic test equipment and tools like OrCAD and MATLAB is required. This is a contract position based in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronic circuits and systems design and testing.
• Hands-on expertise in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or military environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support lab and field testing using standard electronic test equipment.
• Assist with automated test systems and test fixture development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Skills

Electronic circuits and systems design

Testing and troubleshooting

Expertise with oscilloscopes

Experience with spectrum/network analyzers

Familiarity with OrCAD

Familiarity with MATLAB

Familiarity with LabVIEW

Education

BSEE

Master’s degree

Tools

OrCAD

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Hardware Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA 92618

Duration: 6 months

Summary: We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with 3+ years of experience in electronic circuit and systems design, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in analog and digital circuit design, DSP, and electronic troubleshooting within aerospace, defense, or military environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic hardware systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support lab and field testing using standard electronic test equipment.
• Assist with automated test systems and test fixture development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of electronic circuits and systems design and testing.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, DMMs, and signal generators.
• Familiarity with OrCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or VHDL.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF design, FPGA, motor drives/controls, or LabVIEW automation.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.

Education: BSEE required (Master’s preferred)

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing