Electrical Engineer: Digital Subcircuit & Test Design

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

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Illinois is seeking an electrical engineer to support testing and certification efforts for radio communication products. You will work with the design team to develop test plans, read schematics, and review PCB layouts while using bench equipment to validate designs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 1–3 years of hands-on experience with digital circuits and sub-circuits, and proficiency in Python and C for debugging and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team to complete certification test plans for products.
• Investigate and resolve design issues when encountered.
• Evaluate and certify digital subcircuit-level designs for 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

In-circuit measurements

Lab bench equipment

Digital design fundamentals

Soldering (through-hole)

Soldering (SMT familiarity)

Python

C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope usage

Multimeter usage

Job description

SGS Consulting in Illinois is seeking an electrical engineer to support testing and certification efforts for radio communication products. You will work with the design team to develop test plans, read schematics, and review PCB layouts while using bench equipment to validate designs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 1–3 years of hands-on experience with digital circuits and sub-circuits, and proficiency in Python and C for debugging and automation.