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SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Fountain Valley, CALIFORNIA
JOB
REFERENCE ID
26-00441
JOB TYPE:
Direct Placement
LOCATION
Fountain Valley, CALIFORNIA
PAY RATE:
$115000 - $130000
POST DATE:
March 5, 2026
: #Eng-IT-01
Summary:
Responsible for design and support of projects in the Advanced Products department. Experience with electronics design, layout, and troubleshooting, MCU specification and programming, code generation, and design verification and validation. Cross-functional interface with internal departments, vendors and contractors to ensure prototype designs meet performance specifications.
Qualifications:
BS in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of hardware design, layout, schematic capture (Altium preferred)
Knowledge of serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, RS-232 etc), Python, and C/C++
Practical electronics lab experience such as soldering, reflow, testing
Hands-on experience implementing test procedures for electronic hardware and firmware
Knowledge of peripherals, sensors, and other hardware
Knowledge of rigid-flex assemblies is a plus. Familiarity with PIC microcontrollers and MPLAB (plus)
Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and techniques is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Develop and evaluate new products and modify existing designs to meet requirements (this includes design analysis, laboratory tests, simulation and building new product prototypes).
- Develop, implement, and maintain fixtures for testing optomechanical & electromechanical systems. This includes conceptual mechanical design, COTS specification, sourcing and integration, UI design & implementation, and test data management. Lead and participate in design reviews.
- Solve production and/or quality related problems using root cause analysis.
- Provide design and development support for incorporating usability into products.
- Select components/equipment based on analysis of specs and reliability.
- Identify circuitry & component level issues, then recommend and implement hardware/firmware related solutions based on product requirements.
- Analyze test data and generate reports to substantiate functionality and product specifications. Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance