Electronics Engineer (Contract)
Core
Creating electronic and electrical prototypes ranging from quick proofs of concept to higher-fidelity versions with custom PCB layouts for physical products.
Role type
Contract electronics engineer (prototyping & embedded systems)
Builds
Electronic prototypes, custom PCBs, and embedded firmware for physical products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware prototyping
Required skills
PCB design, embedded firmware development, microcontroller programming, digital circuit design, communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB), Python, hardware testing, battery management
Preferred skills
IoT device development, video driver integration, capacitive input device design, microcontroller networking
Technologies
Arduino, Adafruit, multi-layer PCB CAD tools, Python
Responsibilities
Design and build electronic prototypes, develop custom PCB layouts, write embedded firmware, integrate off-the-shelf hardware, collaborate with mechanical engineers, organize prototype production, test and rework designs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC