Lead Switchgear Embedded Hardware Engineer

Akkodis; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer for a client in Prince George, VA. This 12-month contract role focuses on embedded hardware design for low‑medium voltage switchgear and related products.

You will lead and advise on hardware architectures, PCB layouts, component selection, and customer communications. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in embedded hardware, a BSEE/MSEE/PhD or equivalent, and experience with DFMEA, oscilloscopes, and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of embedded hardware design experience.
• Experience with low‑medium voltage switchgear.
• Ability to lead design reviews and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded hardware design and validation for complex product applications.
• Provide PCB layout guidance and design rule enforcement.
• Select components and advise on supplier roadmaps and features.
• Communicate technical aspects to customers and lead some engagements.
• Drive system architecture decisions and trade-off analyses.
• Lead cross‑functional EE design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

PCB layout

System architecture analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE/MSEE/PhD)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

DFMEA

Simulation tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer for a client in Prince George, VA. This 12-month contract role focuses on embedded hardware design for low‑medium voltage switchgear and related products.

You will lead and advise on hardware architectures, PCB layouts, component selection, and customer communications. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in embedded hardware, a BSEE/MSEE/PhD or equivalent, and experience with DFMEA, oscilloscopes, and simulation tools.