Advanced Electrical Engineer
Advanced Electrical EngineerLocation: Bloomington, MNPay Rate: $61.27/hrWork Schedule: Onsite | 9/80 Schedule Option AvailablePosition OverviewThe Advanced Electrical Engineer will support the design of complex, mission-critical electrical hardware systems within a cross-functional engineering team. This role spans the full hardware development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and schematic capture through PCB layout oversight, integration, test, and qualification.You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver high-performance hardware solutions in a defense-focused environment.Responsibilities to AnticipatePerform electrical hardware design across all program lifecycle phasesConduct requirements analysis and schematic captureDefine PCB/PWB routing constraints and direct layout activitiesSupport manufacturing, integration, test, and qualification effortsDevelop high-speed, high-density circuit card designs incorporating embedded processors and/or FPGAsDesign systems utilizing fiber optic interfaces where requiredPerform signal integrity and power integrity analysisUtilize advanced lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testersCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical, schedule, and performance objectives are metQualifications SoughtBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM field) plus 5+ years of experienceOR Master's degree plus 3+ years of experienceExperience designing electrical hardware systemsExperience with high-speed, high-density circuit card designWorking knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suiteExperience with schematic entry, constraint management, and HyperLynx SI/PI analysisUnderstanding of full hardware development lifecycleU.S. Citizenship requiredWhat Sets You ApartExperience with embedded processors and FPGA-based designsExperience incorporating advanced materials and packaging techniquesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with minimal directionExceptional communication skills and ability to drive technical alignmentExperience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teamsWork EnvironmentFully onsite position in Bloomington, MNResearch-oriented environment supporting mission-critical national security programs9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off)Why Join CPICompetitive pay aligned with advanced defense engineering programsDedicated CPI recruiter and program support throughout your assignmentOpportunity to contribute to high-visibility, mission-critical hardware programsExposure to cutting-edge electrical hardware and high-speed design environmentsAccess to future cleared electrical engineering opportunities across CPI's defense portfolioUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.