Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

TECHEAD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer for on-site work in Maryland. You will design and develop printed circuit boards, create schematics, layout boards, and optimize for performance and manufacturability.

Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams, run simulations, validate analog and RF circuits, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This direct-hire role offers a yearly salary of $115,000-$135,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCB design experience.
• Strong circuit design and electrical engineering skills.
• Experience with analog circuit design including power supplies.
• Multilayer PCB layout and manufacturability.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools and simulation software.
• Familiarity with EMC, safety, RoHS standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to read technical docs and generate clear reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (schematic and layout).
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams.
• Perform simulations and validate analog and RF circuits.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and certification.
• Review design specs and generate manufacturing files.
• Support prototype builds and testing.
• Participate in design reviews and drive process improvements.

Skills

PCB design

Analog circuit design

Power supplies

Board layout

EMC & RoHS compliance

Schematic capture

Reading technical docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Direct Hire

On-site

Yearly Salary: $115,000 - $135,000

The PCB Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing printed circuit boards including schematic creation, board layout, and optimization for performance and manufacturability. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineering teams, performing simulations and validation of analog and RF circuits, and ensuring designs comply with industry standards and certification requirements. The role involves reviewing design specifications, generating documentation and manufacturing files, and supporting prototype builds and testing. The engineer will also participate in design reviews, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and product reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of printed circuit boards experiences.
• Strong Circuit Design and Electrical Engineering skills for developing reliable and efficient PCB solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Analog circuit design, including power supplies, signal conditioning, and driver circuits.
• Proficiency in Board Layout for multilayer PCBs, including component placement, routing, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and simulation software.
• Understanding of relevant standards and compliance requirements (e.g., EMC, safety, RoHS), especially for lighting or electronics products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, create clear design reports, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.