Electronics Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Hardware

Comrise; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking a hands-on Electronics Engineer to support the development, testing, and production transition of advanced vehicle electronics and prototype hardware in Foster City, CA. You will work with PCBs, wire harnesses, test equipment, and prototype assemblies, collaborating with electrical engineers to bring designs from bench to production while maintaining an organized electronics lab.

6-12 month contract with pay rate $71.10/hour, requiring hands-on experience and strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with electronics hardware.
• PCB assembly, soldering, and rework skills.
• Experience with prototype electronics and functional verification.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Familiarity with DMMs, power supplies, and test equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, bring up, and rework PCBs and electronic assemblies.
• Soldering and component-level rework under a microscope.
• Inspect automotive-grade wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Assemble and wire control panels, test benches, racks.
• Perform functional verification and troubleshooting.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on prototyping.
• Travel within the Bay Area as needed.

Skills

Hands-on experience

PCB assembly

Soldering

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

BOM familiarity

Lab management

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tools proficiency

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Altium Designer

KiCad

SolidWorks

Linux

Job description

Electronics Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Hardware

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Rate: $71.10/hour

Contract: 6-12 months

We are seeking a hands-on Electronics Engineer to support the development, testing, and production transition of advanced vehicle electronics and prototype hardware.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with PCBs, electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, test equipment, and prototype hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineers to build, bring up, troubleshoot, rework, and test electronics while helping maintain an organized and efficient electronics lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, bring up, modify, and rework multilayer PCBs and electronic assemblies


• Perform precision soldering and component-level rework, including work under a microscope


• Build, modify, repair, and inspect automotive-grade wire harnesses using connectors such as TE, Molex, and Deutsch


• Assemble and wire electrical control panels, test benches, industrial rack systems, and test hardware


• Inspect PCBAs, cable assemblies, and prototype hardware to identify and resolve assembly issues


• Perform functional verification and troubleshooting using DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, and other laboratory equipment


• Read and work from electrical schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation


• Maintain and improve electronics lab equipment, tools, workspaces, and capabilities


• Manage electronic components, connectors, consumables, and inventory to support engineering activities


• Track prototype parts, test fixtures, and high-value equipment


• Support equipment lending/return processes and prototype shipments to external sites or vehicle teams


• Work closely with electrical engineers to support prototype development and transition toward production


• Travel within the Bay Area as needed for hands‑on electronics and hardware support

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with electronic product assembly or related electronics hardware


• Strong hands‑on experience with PCB assembly, soldering, and electronic rework


• Experience with prototype electronics and functional verification/testing


• Excellent soldering and rework skills, including the ability to work under a microscope


• Familiarity with DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, and other basic electronics lab equipment


• Ability to read electrical schematics and BOMs


• Experience using mechanical hand tools common to electronic assemblies


• Some mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability


• Strong documentation and technical writing skills


• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to hands‑on work


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems


• Experience with safety‑critical electronics


• Automotive, aerospace, aircraft, defense, or space hardware experience


• PCB design experience using Altium Designer or KiCad


• CAD experience with Altium or SolidWorks


• Experience with Jira and Confluence


• Familiarity with Linux environments


• Experience with automotive electronics or vehicle hardware

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, detail‑oriented electronics professional who takes pride in high-quality assembly and rework. You should be comfortable working directly at the bench, troubleshooting hardware, managing lab equipment and components, and collaborating closely with electrical engineers in a rapidly changing engineering environment.