Electronics Engineer / Freelance
RKS Design · United States ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 51-200
RKS Design · United States ·
Freelance electronics engineer designing and prototyping hardware subsystems (PCBs, sensors, microcontrollers) for consumer, medical, and industrial products using tools like Altium or Eagle.
Design and develop electronic systems for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
Create schematics, select components, and develop PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or Eagle.
Develop, debug, and test analog and digital circuits including micro-controllers, power supplies, sensors, and wireless modules.
Build and program proof-of-concept electronics prototypes (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, custom boards).
Work with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronics into the physical product design.
Collaborate with firmware and software developers to ensure hardware compatibility and performance.
Perform troubleshooting, testing, and debugging of hardware systems throughout the development lifecycle.
Contribute to documentation for design intent, testing procedures, compliance, and production hand-off.
Provide insight into design-for-manufacturing (DFM), regulatory compliance, and BOM cost optimization.
Participate in brainstorming sessions, technical reviews, and product refinement workshops.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and component innovations relevant to product development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree is a plus.
5+ years of hands-on experience designing electronics for commercial or industrial products.
Proficiency with electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or similar).
Strong understanding of micro-controller systems, low-power design, sensor integration, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, BLE).
Experience with embedded systems and basic firmware development is preferred.
Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on electronic subsystems.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of safety, EMI/EMC, and regulatory standards (FCC, CE, IEC, ISO 60601, etc.) is a strong advantage.
Experience in client-facing or cross-disciplinary team environments.
Prior consulting or agency-based product development experience.
Familiarity with medical device development cycles and documentation practices is a plus.
401(k) as defined in the employee handbook
Let me know if you'd like this adapted for a full-time role, revised for a specific sector (e.g., wearables, medical), or turned into a formatted PDF or job board post.
Here is the revised Electronics Engineer job posting reflecting 5+years of experience and no benefits, suitable for a freelance/contract role:
Lead the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
Develop circuit schematics, select components, and design PCB layouts using tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
Build and program hardware prototypes using micro-controller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Raspberry Pi.
Collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to ensure tight system integration and reliable operation.
Define electrical architecture, power budgets, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, BLE, USB).
Troubleshoot and debug circuits across development stages—from bread-boarding to final PCBA.
Evaluate and specify off-the-shelf components, sensors, and modules to meet performance, cost, and compliance targets.
Prepare documentation including BOMs, test reports, and production handoff materials.
Advise on design for manufacturability (DFM), regulatory compliance, and lifecycle risk.
Contribute to design reviews and help drive technical decision-making across projects.