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Hardware/Firmware Engineer

Post Date

Mar 28, 2025

Location

Sunnyvale,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94089
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SJC-772477

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Hardware/Firmware Engineer to join one of the world's leading technology companies. This will be part of the Reality Labs organization which brings people around the world together through next generation Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality. The main function of an electrical engineer is to design, develop, test or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use. A typical electrical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:
Supervise the design, development, and testing of the manufacture of electrical equipment, including machinery controls, wiring, and lighting.
Review and approve the cost effectiveness, reliability and safety of certain design models.
Discuss estimates for time and cost to complete projects with clients.
Supervise the simulation and testing of machine/structure/system operation and monitor product quality.
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

Pay range: $50-80/hr

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Experience with Schematic Capture/Layout using Cadence
Prior experience writing firmware (C/C++) with RTOS
Understanding of electrical/firmware engineering principles
Python for writing test scripts
Understanding of digital logic (ADC/Operational amplifier)
Jlink/SPI/UART/Eclipse

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PCB design/layout experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.