Electrical Engineer III – Ruggedized PCB & Hardware Design

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III in the Houston area to own complex PCB designs from concept through prototype validation. The role focuses on ruggedized hardware for demanding environments, requiring hands-on development and a strong collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of hands-on experience in PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware troubleshooting, with a background in aerospace or defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7–10 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience in aerospace/defense hardware environments.
• Demonstrated PCB design, schematic capture, and PCB troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Familiarity with PCB layout requirements and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex PCB assemblies (PCBA) including digital, analog, and power electronics.
• Create detailed schematics using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Lead prototype bring-up, hardware integration, and lab testing.
• Troubleshoot advanced electrical issues at component, circuit, and subsystem levels.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to design reviews.
• Document design specifications, tests, and procedures.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Oscilloscopes

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Openwork is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III in the Houston area to own complex PCB designs from concept through prototype validation. The role focuses on ruggedized hardware for demanding environments, requiring hands-on development and a strong collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of hands-on experience in PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware troubleshooting, with a background in aerospace or defense