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Technologist - R&D - Electrical Testing

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Kelly is hiring for a Technologist - R&D - Electrical Testing for a 6-month contract role at Sunnyvale, CA 94085 with our prestigious client.

Job Title: Technologist - R&D - Electrical Testing

Primary Location: 965 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085

6-month contract - Onsite role

Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay rate: $25-36.50/hr.

The Silicon Valley Technology Center’s (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on

supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to

internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including

advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management,

optics, and high-speed communication.

The Role & Responsibilities

The engineer specializing in electrical characterization is expected to perform routine high-quality

characterization in signal integrity and EMC testing, including novel test methods tailored for a diverse

and dynamic portfolio of applications development projects typical at SVTC. The engineer will work

closely with senior colleagues and will lead specific project workflows that depend on electrical

characterization techniques and determination of electrical properties.

Qualification Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
  • Understanding of fundamental electrical engineering and signal integrity theory.
  • Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced

applications engineering laboratory environment.

  • Experience with electrical characterization tools such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers,

power supplies, and oscilloscopes.

  • Understanding of RF fundamentals such as EM theory, transmission line theory, and stack-up

design.

  • Experience with Vector Network Analyzers to perform S-parameters measurements, TDR

responses, eye diagrams etc. preferred.

  • Familiarity with EMC testing is preferred.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
  • Keen curiosity to learn beyond assigned tasks, robust problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for

innovation and process improvement.

  • Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
  • Serve as a technical contact point for workflows based in signal integrity and EMI analysis.
  • Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected

If you feel this role interests you, feel free to apply or refer someone who would be a good fit.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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