Senior Hardware Prototyping Engineer (Optics & Firmware)

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Hardware/ Firmware Engineer to prototype and test optical systems. The role focuses on operating HW prototypes, debugging, and collaborating with software tools while supporting on-site vendor checks.

Candidates should have a strong EE/Software background, experience with firmware and data analytics, and the ability to travel to campus and vendor sites for weekly prototype reviews.

Qualifications

• Firmware and data analytics experience with HW prototype development.
• Proficiency in programming languages and commands.
• Strong software skills; optics background is a plus.
• Hardware prototyping/EE background required.
• Not overqualified; suitable fit required.
• Hardware test engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical HW prototypes (including PCB boards, electrical flexes, cameras, LEDs).
• Operate on existing SW tools (running command line scripts and GUI, familiarity with on demand server).
• Basic SW/HW troubleshooting skills (basic understanding of command line scripts, practices like restarting HW etc.).
• Train moderators on how to use prototype devices.
• Ability to drive to and from the campus to vendor sites for weekly checks on prototype devices.

Skills

Firmware & data analytics

Programming languages & commands

Software skills

EE/Hardware background

Hardware prototyping

Optics background

Education

Software or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Hardware/ Firmware Engineer to prototype and test optical systems. The role focuses on operating HW prototypes, debugging, and collaborating with software tools while supporting on-site vendor checks.

Candidates should have a strong EE/Software background, experience with firmware and data analytics, and the ability to travel to campus and vendor sites for weekly prototype reviews.