Electrical Engineer IV at BC Forward in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer IV



BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer IV for a
onsite
opportunity.




Position Title: Electrical Engineer IV



Location: Seattle WA(Onsite)



Anticipated Start Date: [July 15th , 2024]


Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.



Expected Duration: 12 months



Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]



Pay Range:
$70/hr-$75/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.).


We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to help bring cutting edge virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences and hardware to life. In our Audio Research & Advanced Development projects, we are setting out to fundamentally transform how people interact with sound; bringing these experiences to the daily lives of billions of people. To make this possible, we need a well-rounded team that nurtures kinship, fosters good communication, and is sympathetic to the challenges in these diverse domains.


In this role, you will be cooperating with engineers and researchers to concept, design, and build the next generation of research hardware systems that enable social VR and AR. You will be collaborating and contributing at a deeply technical level and guiding the efforts of team members supporting you; including vendors and manufacturing partners. You will be responsible for intaking requirements from researchers and engineers, defining optimized workflows, identifying risks and associated mitigation plans, and clearly communicating to program stakeholders. You will lead the design of hardware that includes audio and power supply circuitry, small microcontrollers, large System On Chip devices, FPGAs, MEMS sensors, and cameras.


We are looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, exhibits a sense of ownership, and enjoys an honest and considerate environment. We have a wide variety of problems that need solutions, and we depend on people who are comfortable with embracing a creative, thoughtful approach to both short-term and long-term problem solving.



Responsibilities:



Lead electrical development for audio hardware in a highly cross-functional team environment


Architect, design, and debug all circuits for audio chain (including codecs, embedded DSPs, headphone amps, speaker amps and microphones).


Audio system design, definition and ownership (i.e. render/capture/amplifier/power delivery/audio chain).


Develop POC demos to establish performance, gaining cross-functional and leadership buy-in.


Collaborate with Research Scientists, Research Engineers, and Product Development Engineers to establish performance metrics for research technologies from low to high maturity.



Minimum Qualifications:



5+ years of experience working across one or more of the following areas: audio, wearable, and/or consumer electronics devices.


Proficient in designing and debugging Analog and Digital circuits.


Experience with circuit simulations and modeling utilizing: SPICE simulation (filter design, frequency analysis, transient analysis), Audio Precision, OrCAD or Cadence or similar schematic capture and PCB layout tool.


Experience leading and driving electrical design development from schematic capture, PCB layout through assembly


B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, or equivalent experience.


Preferred Qualifications


Integration and analysis of sensors (IMU, Accelerometers, Mics etc.)


Circuit design experience with Microcontrollers and programmable logic / FPGAs


Experience with bringing up and debugging high-speed digital systems


Experience integrating RF technologies such as WIFI, BT, GPS, etc


5-7 Years of Experience



Must-Have Skills



Hard Skills from JD:



1. 5+ years of experience in audio, wearable, or consumer electronics devices


2. Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design and debugging


3. Experience with circuit simulations and modeling using specific tools (SPICE, Audio Precision, OrCAD, Cadence)


4. Knowledge of leading and driving electrical design development from schematic capture to assembly


6. Integration and analysis of various sensors (IMU, Accelerometers, Mics, etc.)


7. Circuit design experience with Microcontrollers


8. Experience with programmable logic/FPGAs


9. Familiarity with bringing up and debugging high-speed digital systems


10. Knowledge of integrating RF technologies (WIFI, BT, GPS, etc.)



Nice-to-Have Skills


Any background in consumer product development, or audio products would be a big plus, but not required. Most of our hardware is wearable, size constrained, battery powered, and loaded with sensors (MEMS microphones, IMU, amplifiers, speakers, and cameras), as well as MCUs, DSPs, analog signals and digital busses). Lots of custom flex cables and small PCBs.



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.



Keywords:



EE, PCB, Audio



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.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.


BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.


To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.


This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224359 when responding to this ad.


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Salary Details



This salary was provided in the Job Posting.


$70-$75


Hourly Salary



Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Seattle, WA (Onsite)



Job Type

Information Technology



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

07/05/2024