Contract Electrical Design Engineer

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system with its own properties and processes emerges.

We are seeking a contract Electrical Design Engineer with new product development experience.
 This position is ideal for someone who has a strong technical background and years of experience designing PCAs for the consumer electronics industry.

POSTION DESCRIPTION

• Design circuit schematics and complete or facilitate PCB layout
• Perform board bring-up and integration testing in collaboration with mechanical and firmware/software
• Write test procedures and assist in formal verification of design function.
• Manage bills of materials and redesign for parts obsolescence or constrained supply chain.
• Apply design principles to prevent electromagnetic interference and assist with certification to EMC standards.
• Work closely and communicate regularly with clients to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, issues, design decisions, and risks
• This position requires you to work on site at Simplexity’s client office in Bellevue for at least 3 days per week and more when significant integration activities are taking place
• Full-time anticipated through the end of 2024 and possibly beyond, depending on performance and business needs.

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree from an accredited four-year university. 
• 4+ years of relevant, professional engineering experience.  
• Experience with MCU / embedded design
• Knowledge of low power design
• Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively. 
• Have a positive attitude and focus on client success. 
• Ethical and honest in every part of the job. 

• RF experience preferred
• Strong experience with Altium toolset

• Hourly rate $100 - $130/hr, depending on experience
• No benefits, holidays, or paid time off (PTO) included

• Hourly rate $75 - $95/hr, depending on experience
• Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents 
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance 
• No holidays or PTO
• Paid Sick Time eligible on the 90th day of employment, accruing 1 hour for each 40 hours worked

If applicant prefers a salaried position with holidays and paid time off, that will be considered, although at a lower rate and still offered as a contract role for this particular project.

No recruiters please. 

Job location is in Bellevue, Washington.

Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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