Electrical Engineer

Randstad USA; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Cypress, CA seeks an Electrical Engineer for a DoD defense contractor. You will contribute to hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and mixed-signal electronics, plus hands-on test and integration in a lab.

The role requires a BSEE or related STEM field, U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearance, and strong fundamentals in circuit analysis, signal integrity, and lab equipment usage. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related STEM field.
• Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
• Core Aptitude: Strong foundational understanding of basic electrical engineering principles (Ohm's law, circuit analysis, basic components).
• Hands‑On Skills: Comfort using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies).
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn on the job, collaborate across engineering teams, and take ownership of various engineering tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Design & Support: Assist in schematic capture, component selection, and circuit board layout support for mixed-signal, power, and analog electronics.
• Test & Evaluation: Hands-on integration, bring-up, and troubleshooting of electronic boards, sub-assemblies, and sensor systems in a laboratory environment.
• Analog & Circuit Analysis: Evaluate basic analog circuitry (such as amplifiers, filters, power converters, or sensor interfaces) to support system performance and signal integrity.
• Documentation: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multi-disciplinary teams (Systems, Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing) to support product development from initial design through testing and production.

Skills

Altium Designer

Analog circuit

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Circuit analysis

Signal integrity

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking an Electrical Engineer for a high growth Defense and Space DoW contractor in the Cypress, CA area. The Electrical Engineer would be responsible for Hardware Design & Support: Assist in schematic capture, component selection, and circuit board layout support for mixed-signal, power, and analog electronics. Test & Evaluation: Hands‑on integration, bring‑up, and troubleshooting of electronic boards, sub‑assemblies, and sensor systems in a laboratory environment.

Location

Cypress, California

Job Type

Contract

Salary

$55 - 80 per hour

Work Hours

9am to 5pm

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Design & Support: Assist in schematic capture, component selection, and circuit board layout support for mixed-signal, power, and analog electronics.
• Test & Evaluation: Hands‑on integration, bring‑up, and troubleshooting of electronic boards, sub‑assemblies, and sensor systems in a laboratory environment.
• Analog & Circuit Analysis: Evaluate basic analog circuitry (such as amplifiers, filters, power converters, or sensor interfaces) to support system performance and signal integrity.
• Documentation: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including engineering drawings, schematics, bill of materials (BOMs), and test procedures.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with multi‑disciplinary teams (Systems, Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing) to support product development from initial design through testing and production.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related STEM field.

Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

Core Aptitude: Strong foundational understanding of basic electrical engineering principles (Ohm's law, circuit analysis, basic components).

Hands‑On Skills: Comfort using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies).

Adaptability: Willingness to learn on the job, collaborate across engineering teams, and take ownership of various engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Employment Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Compliance

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.