Electrical Engineer 1
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role at Confidential Client supports the design, testing, and validation of electrical systems and subsystems under senior supervision. The position involves hands-on experience with FPGA design, schematic capture, board layout, and troubleshooting, while contributing to documentation and compliance activities. It offers a comprehensive learning environment focused on developing foundational skills in electrical engineering within a collaborative team setting.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level / new graduate electrical engineering role focused on hands-on learning and contribution to electrical subsystem design, testing, and documentation. You will work under senior engineering guidance to support server and hardware platform design efforts.
- Support conceptual and detailed electrical system design by testing components, documenting results, and organizing materials.
- Assist with parts selection, FPGA basics, schematic capture, PCB floorplanning, and layout tasks under supervision.
- Help with signal integrity, power delivery checks, and straightforward design-analysis tasks.
- Set up and run basic analog/digital test procedures using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal analyzers.
- Support integration, validation, and prototype debugging; assist with automation platforms for electrical validation.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation: schematics, test plans, reports, bills of materials, and signal-constraint notes.
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with firmware, software, diagnostics, and manufacturing teams.
- Observe and support sustaining engineering activities (root-cause analysis, component qualification, end-of-life alternatives).
What You’ll Bring
This role is for recent college graduates (or students graduating within the next 12 months). Demonstrable academic or hands-on experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field by October 2026.
- Coursework, projects, internships, or research experience with one or more test/design tools:
- Oscilloscope, multimeters, signal analyzers, CAD/PCB tools.
- Proficiency (able to complete projects independently) in one or more languages:
- C/C++, Assembly, shell scripting, Perl, or Python.
- Experience in three or more technical areas such as:
- Computer architecture, VLSI, digital/analog circuits, microelectronics, microprocessor/embedded system design, microcontrollers, OS (Linux/Windows), Intel/AMD architectures, PCB design, signal analysis, prototyping, soldering/desoldering.
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics and component/interface specifications.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0.
- Reside in the United States and/or attend a U.S. university, and be able to obtain U.S. work authorization in 2026. (See Additional details below.)
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
- US hiring range: $66,200 — $132,400 per year (role may be eligible for bonus and equity).
- Typical benefits package may include medical/dental/vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off and holidays, paid sick leave, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, and other voluntary benefits.
- Placement within the posted range depends on experience, skills, and business needs.
Additional details & legal notes
- New College Grad role intended for students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree by, or who graduated within the past 12 months.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity: our client is not in a position now or in the future to offer U.S. immigration sponsorship (including H-1B, TN, O-1, or F-1 OPT/CPT).
- Candidates must be able to obtain work authorization in the U.S. in 2026.
- This position is based in Santa Clara, CA (on-site or as stated by the hiring manager).
- Some roles may require compliance with occupational health, immunization, or drug testing mandates consistent with applicable law.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer; please notify the recruiter if you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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