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Hardware Engineer

NR Consulting
Irvine, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Hardware Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Duration: 6 Months


Job Summary

Seeking a Hardware Engineer with 3 years of experience in electronic circuit design, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have experience in analog/digital electronics, DSP, RF systems, FPGA design, or motor controls. Aerospace, defense, or military industry experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, and test electronic hardware systems.
  • Support analog, digital, RF, DSP, FPGA, or motor control projects.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, reports, and automated test solutions.
  • Perform lab and field testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DMMs, and signal generators.
  • Troubleshoot electronic circuits and systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and provide technical support.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
  • 3 years of experience in electronic hardware design and testing.
  • Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
  • Proficiency with at least one of: OrCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or VHDL.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard lab test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DSP, RF design, FPGA design, algorithm development, or LabVIEW automation.
  • Knowledge of motor drives and controls.
  • PCB layout experience.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.
  • Aerospace, defense, or military industry experience.
  • Master's degree or technical certifications are a plus.

Salary : $45 - $47

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