Electrical Engineer

Protingent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking an Electrical Engineer for direct-hire in Menlo Park, CA. You will design and evaluate RF power amplifiers, run circuit simulations with LTspice, and create KiCad PCB layouts for RF and power electronics.

You will also assist with CAD design, 3D printing, and assembly of electro‑mechanical structures, perform experiments to validate performance, and learn advanced electromagnetic tools. Onsite role with a focus on quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field is required.
• Experience or coursework in RF/analog circuit design is preferred.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTspice or similar).
• Experience with PCB design software KiCad preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment required.
• Experience with power electronics or high-frequency circuits beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate RF power amplifiers using linear and switching architectures.
• Perform circuit simulations and analysis using LTspice.
• Design PCB layouts using KiCad for RF and power electronics applications.
• Assist with CAD design, 3D printing, and assembly of electro‑mechanical structures.
• Conduct experiments to validate component functionality and performance.
• Learn electromagnetic simulation tools including COMSOL and Sim4Life.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers.
• Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports.
• Operate in a Quality Management System to support a 510(k) submission.

Skills

RF/analog circuit design

LTspice

KiCad

Hands-on lab experience

Power electronics

High-frequency circuits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

KiCad

Job description

Position Title

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct‑hire Electrical Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate RF power amplifiers using linear and switching architectures.
• Perform circuit simulations and analysis using LTspice.
• Design PCB layouts using KiCad for RF and power electronics applications.
• Assist with CAD design, 3D printing, and assembly of electro‑mechanical structures.
• Conduct experiments to validate component functionality and performance.
• Learn electromagnetic simulation tools including COMSOL and Sim4Life.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers.
• Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports.
• Operate in a Quality Management System to support a 510(k) submission.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or experience in RF/analog circuit design.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTspice or similar).
• Experience with PCB design software (KiCad preferred).
• Hands‑on lab experience with test equipment.
• Experience with power electronics or high‑frequency circuits.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay: $90K-$130K
• Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders only.