Job ID: MG45839241
Location: Tariffville, CT
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 04/20/2026
Electrical Engineer (Hardware Focus) | $120k – $150k/year | Direct Hire | On-Site | Tariffville, CT
What Matters Most:
5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics / hardware engineering (not firmware-focused)
Strong background in analog and digital circuit design and product development
Experience designing, testing, and validating electronic systems in real-world environments
Proven ability to take products from concept through production (DFM/DFT exposure)
Comfortable working with PCB design tools and lab equipment for testing and troubleshooting
Strong alignment with hands-on engineering—this is not a software-heavy role
5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics / hardware engineering (not firmware-focused)
Strong background in analog and digital circuit design and product development
Experience designing, testing, and validating electronic systems in real-world environments
Proven ability to take products from concept through production (DFM/DFT exposure)
Comfortable working with PCB design tools and lab equipment for testing and troubleshooting
Strong alignment with hands-on engineering—this is not a software-heavy role
Job Description:
An established and growing engineering-driven organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a strong hardware and electronics background to support the development of advanced electronic products. This role centers on designing, testing, and improving electronic systems used in demanding environments, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and performance. You will play a key role in product development, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring new technologies from concept to production while ensuring quality and compliance.
An established and growing engineering-driven organization is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a strong hardware and electronics background to support the development of advanced electronic products. This role centers on designing, testing, and improving electronic systems used in demanding environments, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and performance. You will play a key role in product development, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring new technologies from concept to production while ensuring quality and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop electronic circuits and systems based on defined product requirements
Build, test, and refine prototypes to ensure performance and durability in real-world applications
Collaborate with mechanical, production, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product integration
Support transition from design to manufacturing, ensuring consistency and cost-efficiency
Drive improvements in product reliability, validation processes, and testing methods
Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and EMC/EMI compliance standards
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for designs and processes
Assist in troubleshooting field issues and provide technical support post-deployment
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor less experienced engineers where applicable
Design and develop electronic circuits and systems based on defined product requirements
Build, test, and refine prototypes to ensure performance and durability in real-world applications
Collaborate with mechanical, production, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product integration
Support transition from design to manufacturing, ensuring consistency and cost-efficiency
Drive improvements in product reliability, validation processes, and testing methods
Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and EMC/EMI compliance standards
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for designs and processes
Assist in troubleshooting field issues and provide technical support post-deployment
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor less experienced engineers where applicable
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field
Strong experience in analog and digital circuit design and system-level development
Hands-on experience with PCB design and layout tools (Altium or similar preferred)
Solid understanding of product development lifecycle including design for manufacturability and testability
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal analyzers
Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Exposure to embedded systems is acceptable, but role is primarily hardware-focused
Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, and technical specifications
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field
Strong experience in analog and digital circuit design and system-level development
Hands-on experience with PCB design and layout tools (Altium or similar preferred)
Solid understanding of product development lifecycle including design for manufacturability and testability
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal analyzers
Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Exposure to embedded systems is acceptable, but role is primarily hardware-focused
Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, and technical specifications
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Preferred / Nice to Have:
Experience with RF design or signal integrity considerations
Exposure to compliance testing and product certification processes
Background in industrial or ruggedized electronic systems
Experience supporting products in field environments
Experience with RF design or signal integrity considerations
Exposure to compliance testing and product certification processes
Background in industrial or ruggedized electronic systems
Experience supporting products in field environments
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive base salary up to $150,000
Direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
Stable, engineering-focused environment with investment in innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, real-world applications
Collaborative team with strong technical leadership
Competitive base salary up to $150,000
Direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
Stable, engineering-focused environment with investment in innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, real-world applications
Collaborative team with strong technical leadership
Your New Organization:
You will be joining a technically driven organization focused on developing specialized electronic solutions for demanding applications. The company emphasizes innovation, product reliability, and continuous improvement, with a strong commitment to engineering excellence and long-term growth.
You will be joining a technically driven organization focused on developing specialized electronic solutions for demanding applications. The company emphasizes innovation, product reliability, and continuous improvement, with a strong commitment to engineering excellence and long-term growth.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm specializing in connecting engineering professionals with industry-leading organizations. We are committed to delivering high-quality matches and providing long-term career support. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm specializing in connecting engineering professionals with industry-leading organizations. We are committed to delivering high-quality matches and providing long-term career support. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
