Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Electrical Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, and document analog, digital, and power electronic circuits for aerospace applications.
• Perform schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout using Altium Designer.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and fabrication/release packages.
• Support prototype assembly, bring-up, and functional testing.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on prototypes, production units, and returned materials (RMAs).
• Participate in design and peer reviews; review the work of other engineers for correctness, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure designs comply with internal design practices and applicable industry standards (e.g., IPC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues and ensure proper integration with mechanical and software systems.
• Serve as technical liaison between engineering, procurement, and PCB fabrication/assembly vendors
• Respond to vendor questions regarding PCB fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing packages
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews during design release
• Maintain organized design records and configuration control of design artifacts.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal design and documentation processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other related Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering theories, concepts and practices to resolve difficult or unusual issues.
• Knowledge in processes, procedures, technology or software.
• 3-5 years in a developmental engineering environment, preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $90-170K
• Location: Hood River, OR (Onsite).
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens only.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.