Electrical Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in hardware systems design, automated test engineering, or related engineering disciplines
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, electronics, and computer architectures
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level design
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience creating and reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Familiarity with CAD and PCB design tools
• Programming experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, C, C++, or C#

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware platforms and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with LabVIEW and TestStand
• PCB design and schematic capture experience
• Knowledge of component selection and compliance standards (UL, CE, TUV, etc.)
• Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring team members
• Aerospace, Defense, or Government industry experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on complex technical challenges, collaborating across teams, and developing custom solutions for high-visibility engineering programs.

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a leading engineering and technology client in Austin, TX. This is a 12-month contract opportunity supporting innovative Aerospace, Defense, and Government projects focused on custom test and measurement solutions.

In this role, you will work closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and project stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and support complex electrical and automated test systems. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale engineering solutions from concept through deployment while working with cutting-edge hardware and software technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather customer requirements and develop technical specifications
• Design, prototype, test, and deploy custom electrical and automated test solutions
• Create statements of work, bills of materials, and project documentation
• Lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Support hardware and software integration efforts
• Manage technical project deliverables, milestones, and system readiness reviews
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive solutions through implementation
• Provide support for deployed systems and field-related issues
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 25%)