Hardware Design Engineer 3

Position Title: Hardware Design Engineer 3

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer 3 with our client located in Mountain View, Ca.

Job Description:

• The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Key projects: This role will contribute to helping support if there are issues, debug problems on those systems and when they occur, also to be able to run tests and check and help with repro if if there's failures. This will be the majority of the effort that they'll be spending their time with.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 60% meetings, 20% data analysis, 20% admin work.

Minimum/ Must Have Requirements:

• 5 years Experience with setting up PC systems and debugging
• 5 years experience working in a highly collaborative environment
• 5 years experience with debugging hardware able to work confidently independent following instructive collaboration
  

Job Qualifications:

• 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• NO degree is required - Experience is key.
• Hands on hardware experience.
• Python skills.
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Basic knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Mountain View, Ca. (100% Onsite)
• Pay Range: $72/hr. to $96/hr. DOE and location
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

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. Were passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.