Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

0 Base Design LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0 Base Design LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team under a senior mentor, focusing on mixed-signal hardware development and Altium-based design. You will handle ECAD library management, schematic capture, hardware bring-up, SMT rework, and BOM documentation, with a hybrid schedule (up to 2 days remote) and on-site requirement during critical lab work.

The role favors candidates with an Associate or Bachelor's in EE/EET, hands-on electronics

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology required;BS EE/BS EET preferred.
• Foundational understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Altium Designer Library Management: create, organize, and maintain component libraries and symbols.
• Schematic Capture: perform schematic entry for analog and digital circuits under senior guidance.
• Hardware Bring-up & Verification: lab bring-up, functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation of PCBAs.
• Board Rework & Assembly: fine-pitch SMT hand soldering, component replacement, trace cuts, and wire jumps.
• Documentation & Design Support: maintain BOMs, ECOs, and test reports.
• Collaborative Learning: engage in mentoring, design reviews, and skill development with seniors.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

SMT hand soldering

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Summary

Job Title: Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

Experience Level: Entry-Level (0–2 years)

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – Up to 2 days remote)

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will work directly alongside a Senior Electrical Engineer mentor to develop mixed-signal hardware, including both analog and digital circuit design.

Your core focus will involve ECAD CAD library management, symbol generation, and schematic capture inside Altium Designer, as well as hands-on hardware bring-up, testing, and fine-pitch Surface Mount Technology (SMT) rework in our engineering lab.

This position is offered as a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days remote per week), with mandatory on-site presence required during active prototype bring-up, testing, and hardware rework cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Altium Designer Library Management: Create, organize, and maintain component libraries, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models according to company and industry standards.
• Schematic Capture: Perform schematic entry for analog and digital circuits under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Hardware Bring-up & Verification: Participate in lab bring-up, functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation of newly fabricated printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Board Rework & Assembly: Perform fine-pitch SMT hand soldering, component replacement, trace cuts, and wire jumps for prototype board modification and debugging.
• Documentation & Design Support: Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and test reports.
• Collaborative Learning: Actively engage in technical mentorship, design reviews, and continuous skill development with senior engineering team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) required at minimum, OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) / Electrical Engineering Technology (BS EET) preferred (candidates actively working towards a BS in EE or related discipline will also be considered).
• Technical Skills:
  • Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
  • Practical experience or exposure to Altium Designer (or equivalent ECAD software) for schematic capture and symbol creation.
  • Demonstrated hands-on SMT hand soldering and unsoldering skills for small-footprint components (e.g., 0603/0402 passives, SOIC, QFN packages).
• Security & Citizenship:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Location & Work Schedule:
  • Ability to work in-person at our Raleigh, NC facility for a minimum of 3 days per week, with flexibility to be fully on-site during critical board bring-up and lab work phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or academic lab experience focused on PCB design or embedded hardware design.
• Familiarity with standard electrical laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, logic analyzers, power supplies).
• Understanding of IPC soldering and PCBA workmanship standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721).
• Strong written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

About Us:

0 Base Design LLC is a forward-thinking digital design firm based in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to delivering innovative and high-performance engineering solutions. Our team thrives on tackling complex technical challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in FPGA and digital design. We foster a collaborative, engineer-first culture where creativity, growth, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Flexible work from home options available.