Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Contract Electrical Engineer to support a critical development program with a leader in advanced electronic solutions for defense and specialized applications. This role will focus on the design and delivery of a custom voice control panel, supporting an active, high-visibility project with defined timelines. This position serves as a hands-on technical consultant responsible for bridging hardware and embedded firmware development, while also enabling efficient validation through custom-built test systems. The ideal candidate is an independent, execution-focused engineer who can integrate quickly into an existing team and drive deliverables with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for a custom voice-enabled control system.
• Create schematics, layout, and component selection aligned with performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Support prototype builds, debugging, and iterative design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and system-level requirements.
• Analyze and update legacy 8-bit microcontroller firmware to support new system functionality.
• Optimize embedded code for performance, reliability, and compatibility with updated hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to integrate firmware with hardware interfaces and subsystems.
• Design and develop custom PLC-based test equipment to support product validation and production readiness.
• Establish test protocols and automate key validation processes where applicable.
• Troubleshoot hardware/firmware issues using structured root-cause analysis.
• Support the integration of the voice control panel within the broader system architecture.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Provide technical documentation, design updates, and regular status communication.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics design and embedded systems development.
• Proven experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, or similar).
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming, particularly with 8-bit microcontrollers.
• Skill in hardware debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience designing or supporting custom test equipment, ideally involving PLC systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with audio processing, voice control systems, or human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Familiarity with defense or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Experience updating or modernizing legacy embedded systems.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Exposure to system integration in regulated or high-reliability environments.

Work Environment

This position is onsite, providing direct access to specialized equipment and resources necessary for successful project delivery. This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.