In this role, you will contribute to the design, validation, and documentation of hardware components and systems, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality results within defined timelines. Client is seeking a Temporary Hardware Engineer to support hardware development initiatives.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$55–$70 Per Hour
Year Founded
null
Description
Client is seeking a Temporary Hardware Engineer to support hardware development initiatives.
In this role, you will contribute to the design, validation, and documentation of hardware components and systems, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality results within defined timelines.
Job Responsibilities
Support the design, bring-up, and validation of electronic hardware (e.g., boards, subsystems, modules) from concept through verification.
Develop and execute test plans; perform bench testing, debug, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues.
Document designs, requirements, validation results, and engineering changes clearly and accurately.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, quality) to support program milestones and deliverables.
Assist with component selection, schematic/layout reviews, and design-for-test/manufacturability considerations as needed.
Provide regular status updates on assigned deliverables and risks and support issue tracking and resolution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Hands-on experience with hardware development and lab-based debugging (e.g., use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies).
Experience reading/interpreting schematics and supporting board/system bring-up and validation.
Experience developing test procedures and documenting results in a structured, reproducible way.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on hardware dev + lab debug (scopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies).
Can read schematics and support board/system bring-up, Experience writing reproducible test procedures and documentation.
Strong cross-functional communication in a fast-paced setting.