Senior Electrical Engineer - Contract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our established client in the DoD industry for over 40 years. This role is responsible for supporting new product development initiatives while providing technical oversight across multiple projects. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and serve as the technical authority for hardware development while working to deliver best in class products.

Responsibilities

• Owns large-scale hardware projects or complex system designs (multi-board systems, high-density or high-speed designs, advanced SoC integration)
• Utilizes hardware design standards and processes, ensuring best practices for EMC, reliability, and manufacturability
• Collaborates with cross-functional leads (Firmware, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management) to define hardware requirements and long-term roadmaps
• Identifies and mitigates risks early, making strategic decisions that balance performance, cost, and time-to-market
• Provides guidance and advanced troubleshooting for EMC challenges; leads pre-compliance and compliance testing efforts
• Conducts high-level electromagnetic and circuit simulations to validate design architecture decisions early
• Skilled at designing safety in mind (DFMEA) with circuits that mitigate SPF & LPF
• Leads design reviews, and uses PCB Layout & EMC best practices, testing methodologies, and documentation quality
• Supports onsite supplier quality audits and interfaces with subcontractors

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with circuit design and board layout
• Experience using Altium for circuit design and board layout
• Experience using Spice (or similar technology) for circuit simulation or other simulation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with high speed, high density interconnects
• Excellent understanding of signal integrity

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Location & Onsite Flexibility

Newington, NH — Remote

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract • Pay Rate: $65.00–$75.00 / Hour (USD)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund