Prototype Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Prototyping Engineer IV for an onsite opportunity at New York, NY

Position Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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, possible extension based on business needs

Job Type: Remote

Pay Range: $75/hr. - $80/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.).

Job Summary:

We are hiring for a Prototyping Engineer IV role with for our client in Redmond, WA. This position is focused on advanced AR/VR hardware prototyping and systems integration for next-generation devices. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong experience across hardware prototyping, embedded systems debugging, and cross-functional system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, integrate, and debug multi-disciplinary prototype systems involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and software components.
• Perform hardware and firmware debugging using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, adb, UART/serial consoles, and JTAG tools.
• Support prototype bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of AR/VR display systems and embedded hardware platforms.
• Develop test fixtures, tooling, automation workflows, and assembly/debug procedures for repeatable prototype builds.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, firmware, software, optical, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Leverage AI tools and workflows for automation, data analysis, visualization, and process optimization.
• Build and maintain AI-enabled infrastructure, automated data pipelines, and LLM-integrated workflows.

Must-Have Skills

• 6 years of hands-on experience in hardware prototyping, systems integration, lab engineering, or embedded systems development.
• Strong experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, and integration of multi-disciplinary systems.
• Proficiency using electrical debug tools including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience debugging embedded systems using adb, UART/serial consoles, JTAG, log analysis, or similar interfaces.
• Cross-functional understanding of mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AR/VR, XR, optics, display systems, optical alignment, or metrology.
• Experience with scripting/programming such as Python, C/C , or shell scripting for automation and testing.
• Familiarity with PCB schematic review, soldering/rework, firmware development environments, embedded Linux, or RTOS systems.
• Exposure to AI tooling such as Claude, Codex, Gemini, or LLM workflow integration.

Preferred Background

Candidates from companies working in AR/VR, consumer electronics, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, advanced hardware R&D, or display technologies are highly preferred.

Benefits:

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.