Hardware Engineer V

Hardware Engineer V

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer V for an onsite opportunity

Position Title: Hardware Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 9/29/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $100/hr-$110/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Summary:

The main function of a hardware prototype engineer is to research, design, develop, test high-density, wearable

electronics. The candidate will work with emerging technologies in a fast-paced team.

Job Responsibilities:

Review and approve plan layout, including creating new designs and modifications of existing designs.

Review and approve product prototypes, working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.

Write detailed functional specifications and design flow/tradeoff.

Support new technology introduction.

Act as a subject matter expert to engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

Provide training and support to system designers and users.

Design and develop hardware and support peripherals, including system-on-chip (SoC), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and system interconnection.

Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their deliverables in hardware design and prototype builds, as well as documentation and communications with cross-functional teams.

Skills:

Good EE fundamentals.

High density Rigid/flex board design and system integration experience.

Hands on lab skills. Rapid prototyping with what's available. Can-do attitude.

Ability to drive projects with high ambiguity, multiple paths, and fuzzy future to clarity.

Understanding of core tech areas, such as SoC, sensor, wireless, audio, display, interfaces (USB, MIPI, PCIE, SPI, I2C). Capable of designing, bringing up and evaluating projects from those areas.

Embedded software basics. Comfortable in looking into software log/code.

Use automation to help team improve project quality, as well as scale to more projects.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering required

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 242964 when responding to this ad.