Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

**Role: Electrical Hardware Design Engineer****Client: Defense\-Aerospace****Hourly Rate: up to $88/hr (W2, non\-benefited)****Length: Long\-term Contract****Location:** **Bloomington, MN****Clearance: Given the nature of our work, all positions require US Citizenship and residency.****Primary Responsibilities*** You will have the opportunity to be involved during all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and finally support the manufacturing, integration \& test, and qualification of the hardware system. * You will work with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meets their high expectations. * You will primarily support the Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across the organization **We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:*** Designing electrical hardware using the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite * High\-speed and high\-density circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs, designs using fiber optic interfaces * Advance working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers. **Desired Skills*** Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program * Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high speed interfaces * Advanced knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signa Integrity/Power Integrity analysis * Ability to persevere through deign challenges with minimal direction * Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy\-in on your concepts and ideas * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation **Required Education and Experience:** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to KDunkin@geologics.com and I will call back with more information.