Electrical Engineer – PCB, Battery & RF Systems (30h/wk)

Altentechnologyusa; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 3-month, onsite project in Boulder County. The role involves designing schematics and PCBs for battery/FW-enabled products, evaluating battery systems, and collaborating with firmware teams to integrate hardware and software.

You’ll work 30 hours/week at $40–$50/hr with full benefits. The candidate should have an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years Altium experience, and strong knowledge of serial protocols, FCC standards, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Altium PCBA design skills and 2+ years’ experience.
• Familiar with firmware/embedded software development (C/C++).
• Solid knowledge of serial communication protocols including I2C, SPI, SMBus, CAN, and PWM.
• Working knowledge of FCC wireless standards and debugging techniques.
• Knowledge of battery chemistries and charge/discharge properties.
• Knowledge of DC motor control techniques and circuits.
• Experience with multiboard, flex, and harness design across a full system.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lay out schematics and PCBs for products and accessories, including low-power/battery, BLE, Wi‑Fi, and RF.
• Design and evaluate battery management and rechargeable battery systems, including chemistry, charge/discharge behavior, and safety.
• Design DC motor drive circuitry for motion control.
• Altium Expert: schematic entry, library and component management, AVL/alternate-component strategy, and production data pack creation.
• Work with prototype and production PCB/CCA suppliers and with test/manufacturing technicians to debug and resolve hardware issues.
• Support the full product development lifecycle—from concept to EVT/DVT, certification, and sustaining engineering—partnering with firmware, mechanical, and industrial design teams.

Skills

Firmware/C/C++

Serial protocols

Battery chemistries

DC motor control

Multiboard design

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Altium

Altium 365

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 3-month, onsite project in Boulder County. The role involves designing schematics and PCBs for battery/FW-enabled products, evaluating battery systems, and collaborating with firmware teams to integrate hardware and software.

You’ll work 30 hours/week at $40–$50/hr with full benefits. The candidate should have an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years Altium experience, and strong knowledge of serial protocols, FCC standards, and