Electrical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Cupertino, CA that is seeking an Electrical Engineer.

Electrical Design & Development:
* Own schematic design and PCB layout for accessories products, including mixed-signal, power, and digital subsystems
* Select and qualify electrical components to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets
* Develop prototypes to validate architecture decisions and enable early testing

System Integration & Technology Enablement:
* Integrate new sensing, haptics, display, and wireless technologies into compact, efficient product architectures
* Ensure electrical designs work seamlessly within mechanical and industrial design constraints

Validation & Characterization:
* Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical performance, signal/power integrity, and system reliability
* Conduct bring-up, debug, and performance characterization of prototypes and engineering builds

Debugging & Issue Resolution:
* Lead root cause analysis of electrical failures across all stages of development
* Work closely with firmware and hardware validation teams to resolve system-level issues
Factory Support & Build Readiness: Only if applicable to NPI projects
* Support prototype builds and NPI efforts with clear documentation, test support, and design updates
* Collaborate with operations and product engineering to ensure DFM and production ramp readiness

Cross-functional Collaboration:
* Work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and test engineering teams to drive product definition and execution
* Communicate technical findings and design trade-offs clearly in cross-functional forums.

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
* 3-8 years of relevant experience designing and shipping consumer electronics or embedded hardware systems
* Strong experience in board-level electrical design, including power, analog, and digital circuits
* Proficiency in schematic capture and layout tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, OrCAD)
* Hands-on lab skills for prototype bring-up, measurement, and debug (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
* Familiarity with accessory-relevant technologies such as BLE, USB, battery systems, and low-power design
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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