Staff Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX, specializing in embedded electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and over 8 years of experience in hardware design. This role includes leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and developing design standards for products. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $160,000 and benefits including medical, vision insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded hardware architectures and microcontrollers.
• Proven leadership in technical projects and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of electronic hardware systems.
• Provide guidance on PCB design/layout best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align requirements.

Skills

Electronic hardware design

Leadership

Communication skills

System-level knowledge

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD)

Job description

Job Overview

This position is for a Staff Electrical Engineer in the field of embedded electronic systems with focus on electronic hardware architecture, system integration, and component development for our dispenser products. The Staff Engineer will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving innovation, setting design standards, and mentoring other engineers. While the role is primarily technical, it is also designed for an individual with leadership skills and the aspiration to move into a management role in the future. The ideal candidate is not only capable of solving complex engineering problems, but also of inspiring, guiding, and developing colleagues.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong system­level knowledge of embedded hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and integration.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects, mentoring peers, and influencing cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with PCB design and layout tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent) is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated interest in developing leadership and management skills for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and review of electronic hardware systems, including schematics and component selection.
• Provide guidance and oversight on PCB design/layout best practices (signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, manufacturability), even if not performing layouts directly.
• Drive technical roadmaps for electronic hardware platforms and ensure scalability across product lines.
• Establish design guidelines, workflows, and tools for the electrical engineering team.
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams (software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing) to align requirements and integration.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and leadership in design reviews.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities such as accountability, decision‑making, and the ability to influence across teams.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system‑level issues (HW/SW/PCB interactions).
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and payment certification standards (e.g., PCI, EMC, UL).
• Support new product introduction by working closely with operations and manufacturing teams.
• Actively develop skills in people leadership and team management with the goal of transitioning into future management opportunities.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function / Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location & Salary

Austin, TX | Salary: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00