Electrical Engineer

SGS Consulting; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a hardware test engineer to join a cross-functional team working on radio communication products. You will read schematics, review PCB layouts, operate bench instruments, and contribute to certification test plans.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this 6–12 month project, with hands-on fault isolation and precise documentation. The role requires a solid background in digital circuits, proven testing skills, and Python experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in electrical engineering, testing and evaluating radio communication products.
• Strong understanding of digital circuits and sub-circuit components.
• Experience operating bench power supplies, oscilloscopes and other test instruments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Python experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team to complete certification test plans on various products.
• Investigate and resolve design issues when encountered.
• Evaluate and certify digital subcircuit-level designs to ensure functionality and adherence to specifications.
• Read schematics and conduct PCB layout reviews.
• Operate test instruments such as bench power supplies and oscilloscopes to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements and translate them into design specifications.
• Provide technical contributions as part of a project team lasting approximately 6 to 12 months.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on project objectives.

Skills

Reading schematics

PCB layout navigation

In-circuit measurements

Lab bench equipment

Electrical circuits & digital design

Soldering

SMT soldering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the design team to complete certification test plans on various products.
• Investigate and resolve design issues when encountered.
• Evaluate and certify digital subcircuit-level designs to ensure functionality and adherence to specifications.
• Read schematics and conduct PCB layout reviews.
• Operate test instruments such as bench power supplies and oscilloscopes to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements and translate them into design specifications.
• Provide technical contributions as part of a project team lasting approximately 6 to 12 months.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on project objectives.

Skills:

• Proficient at reading and following schematics.
• Proficient at navigating Printed Circuit Board layout.
• Proficient at in-circuit measurements.
• Proficient at using lab bench equipment such as power supply, multimeters, and oscilloscope.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental electrical circuits and digital design.
• Comfortable with soldering.
• Minor surface mount soldering — even though we have lab tech support, having the skill can help speed up the process

PythonCEducation/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in testing and evaluating radio communication products.
• Strong understanding of digital circuits and sub-circuit components.
• Experience operating bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other test instruments to validate designs.
• Digital subcircuit-level design experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and adapt to diverse technical challenges.
• Python experience required.