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Advanced Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Location: Bloomington, MN
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Schedule: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
CPI has an immediate opening for an Advanced Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of complex, mission-critical electrical hardware systems. The selected engineer will participate in all phases of the program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, routing constraint definition, PCB/PWB layout oversight, and hardware integration, testing, and qualification.
This position provides an opportunity to work within a cross-functional engineering team, contributing to high-performance electrical designs and ensuring successful transition from prototype to production for advanced system applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform schematic design and circuit development for digital and mixed-signal hardware.
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Define routing constraints and direct PCB/PWB layout and routing activities.
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Support manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification of hardware systems.
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Conduct signal and power integrity analysis to validate design performance.
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Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware meets system-level requirements.
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Utilize engineering tools and lab test equipment to troubleshoot and validate electrical designs.
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Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and documentation throughout the program lifecycle.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in design processes, materials, and methods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
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Minimum of 5 years of job-related experience, or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
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Experience in schematic capture and circuit design for advanced digital systems.
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Familiarity with high-speed and high-density circuit card design incorporating FPGAs, DDR memory, and embedded processors.
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Skilled in using oscilloscopes, Ethernet testers, and other lab diagnostic tools for validation and troubleshooting.
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Strong understanding of the hardware development process and lifecycle phases.
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U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience using Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition for schematic entry, constraint management, and analysis.
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Working knowledge of HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis tools.
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Background in fiber optic interface design and advanced PCB/PWB packaging techniques.
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Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead discussions and gain buy-in on design approaches.
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Demonstrated ability to persevere through complex design challenges with minimal supervision.
WORKPLACE OPTIONS:
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On-site position in Bloomington, MN.
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Flexible 9/80 schedule available (every other Friday off).
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a veteran-owned company specializing in providing engineering, technical, and professional talent to our clients in support of U.S. Government and commercial programs.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a U.S. Government Contract, which requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. Only individuals applying directly to Contract Professionals, Inc. Will be reviewed for this opportunity.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.