Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Datrose; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Defense-Aerospace in Bloomington, MN seeks an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to contribute across all program phases, from requirements analysis to schematic capture, routing constraints, and PCB/PWB layout, ending with manufacturing and test support.

This contractor role partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver mission-critical hardware such as airborne systems components, with emphasis on high-speed designs, Xpedition tooling, and rigorous verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years experience; or Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB/PWB layout.
• Knowledge of high-density, high-speed circuit design and FPGA usage.

Responsibilities

• Involved through all program phases: requirements analysis, schematic capture, routing constraints, PCB/PWB layout, and support for manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of hardware.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop systems that meet high expectations.
• Support Airborne Systems hardware development, including mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across the organization.

Skills

Xpedition tool suite

High-speed circuit design

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Minneapolis,MN Posted:5/22/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

16155

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Contractor

Role: Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Client: Defense-Aerospace Hourly Rate: up to $88/hr (W2, non-benefited) Length: Long-term Contract Location:Bloomington, MN Clearance: Given the nature of our work, all positions require US Citizenship and residency. Primary Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to be involved during all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and finally support the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system.
• You will work with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meets their high expectations.
• You will primarily support the Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across the organization

Preferred Skills

• Designing electrical hardware using the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite
• High-speed and high-density circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs, designs using fiber optic interfaces
• Advance working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high speed interfaces
• Advanced knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signa Integrity/Power Integrity analysis
• Ability to persevere through deign challenges with minimal direction
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and ideas
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.