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Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Dedham, MA US
Job Description
Location: Dedham, MA
Type: Full-Time Contract
Pay Rate $71.00/hr
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to design cutting-edge systems that support critical defense and technology missions? This role gives you the opportunity to contribute across the full lifecycle—from requirements analysis and schematic design to manufacturing, testing, and integration.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop complex hardware systems, including mission computers, sensor processors, and management hardware.
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Perform schematic capture, define routing constraints, and direct PCB/PWB layout and routing activities.
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Support manufacturing, integration, test, and qualification of hardware systems.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers to deliver high-quality solutions.
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Provide technical expertise throughout all program phases.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree plus 3+ years.
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Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
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U.S. Citizenship (required for government contract work).
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Experience with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite (schematic entry, constraint manager, HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity analysis).
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High-speed digital and high-density circuit card design with embedded processors or FPGAs.
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Knowledge of fiber optic interface design.
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Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.
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Strong understanding of the hardware development lifecycle and advanced materials/packaging techniques.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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This is a fully on-site position based in Dedham, MA.
Why Join CPI?
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Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact.
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Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
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Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off).
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Greg Allen
Team Leader - Defense Solutions
With over 14 years of recruiting experience, Greg specializes in recruiting military veterans for Contract Professionals, Inc.'s defense clients nationwide (CONUS)and overseas (OCONUS). Part of his job is to also mentor new CPI recruiters and assist them in meeting their career objectives.
Greg takes great pride in his ability to support our military veterans, as they navigate the transition process. This includes providing transitioning military personnel with job information and vital career guidance, after they are discharged from the military. Greg regularly works to support transitioning military personnel and veterans by matching their skills to a rewarding career within their area of expertise.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
He enjoys golf, cooking, travel, music and most sports! Go Broncos!