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Electrical Engineer (General) 2

American IT Systems
4 days ago
Contract
On-site
Addison, Texas, United States
$35 - $40 USD hourly

Responsible for CPU/APU client system hardware design, simulation, bring-up, debug, and validation across internal and external platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review schematics and board layouts, run board-level simulations, analyze simulation results, identify issues, and provide design feedback.
  • Maintain test hardware and infrastructure across multiple mobile, desktop, and workstation systems.
  • Perform system-level hardware debug and analyze validation and test failures.
  • Ensure systems are up to date, execute test plans, track results, and troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware issues.

Preferred Experience

  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications.
  • Solid understanding of x86 PC architecture, including memory, PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, processors, and chipsets.
  • Hands-on experience with PC hardware installation, BIOS configuration, device drivers, and troubleshooting systems.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux, including Linux command-line operation and automation.
  • Hands-on lab experience with signal integrity and high-speed digital concepts, including jitter, eye diagrams, transmission-line theory, and oscilloscope measurements.
  • Experience with engineering simulation tools and simulation data analysis; memory and/or PCIe simulation experience is a plus.
  • Strong hardware debugging, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across teams and adapt quickly to new tools and technologies.

Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.