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Job Title: Hardware Engineer IV Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $67/hr $77/hr (W2) Job ID: 406912 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an experienced EE Validation Engineer to support hardware validation of next-generation smart glasses, working closely with the validation lead. The role focuses on monitoring validation progress, reviewing contract manufacturer (CM) test reports, analyzing failures, and coordinating with EE design partners to drive issues to closure. The engineer will guide CM engineers on measurement procedures and perform hands-on PI/SI debug when needed. The engineer will flag risks, recommend actions, and keep execution on track under the lead's direction. Responsibilities: Issue Tracking & Closure ( 60%): Review CM-generated validation reports, verify data quality, flag anomalies, and confirm correct pass/fail criteria. Analyze validation failures to distinguish measurement errors, design defects, or assembly quality issues and coordinate with EE design partners on root cause and corrective actions. Track open issues through resolution, validate fixes, maintain the issue tracker, provide status updates, and monitor progress against milestones with early escalation of risks. Facilitate communication across CM, EE design, layout, and firmware teams. CM Guidance ( 20%): Develop clear, repeatable SOPs, train CM engineers on proper measurement techniques, define probe points and access strategy, and provide real-time guidance on unexpected results with defined acceptance criteria and escalation paths. Hands-On Measurement & Debug ( 20%): Perform PI/SI measurements for first article bring-up and complex issues, validate CM setups via correlation, debug escalations, develop new methodologies and fixtures, and support prototype bring-up and characterization. Required Skills & Qualifications: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering. 4+ years of EE hardware validation with emphasis on power integrity and signal integrity. Proven data analysis, root cause identification, and cross-functional issue closure. Experience reviewing test reports for correctness, identifying gaps, and driving follow-ups. Ability to create clear SOPs and annotated procedures executed by others. Strong schematic reading and power distribution understanding with tracing of signal paths from schematics and datasheets. PCB layout review skills for probe access, SI/PI risk, and debug strategy. Expert use of lab instruments: high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, power rail probes, active/differential probes, current probes, spectrum analyzers. Experience with DC-DC converter characterization and high-speed digital signal measurements. Understanding of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and flex PCB SI challenges. Strong communication skills with clear explanations to CM teams and design partners. Preferred Skills: Experience supporting CMs or ODMs in validation. Background with wearable, mobile, or IoT hardware in space-constrained, low-power designs. Familiarity with RF measurements such as BLE/WiFi TX power, sensitivity, and antenna return loss. Knowledge of proto/EVT/DVT/PVT build cycles and NPI environments. Experience with issue tracking systems and cross-functional coordination. Technical Knowledge Required: Power Integrity: DC-DC characterization, power sequencing and timing, rail stability and current profiling, battery charging validation, PDN concepts including ground bounce, decoupling, and voltage droop. Signal Integrity: High-speed interfaces (MIPI CSI, SPI, I2C, I2S/PDM, USB, UART), signal quality metrics, crosstalk and reflections on flex/rigid-flex, clock quality and jitter, and protocol-to-physical correlation. Schematic & Layout: Multi-page schematic interpretation, power trees and routing, probe location identification, SI/PI risk review, and feedback for testability. Tools & Environment: Instruments: Keysight/Tektronix oscilloscopes ( 1 GHz), power rail probes, active probes, SMUs, VNAs, protocol analyzers. Software: Scripting, schematic/layout viewers (Allegro, Altium, or equivalent), data analysis tools. Documentation: Google Workspace, Tasks/JIRA for issue tracking. Collaboration: Daily interaction with validation lead, CM engineers, EE design team, and firmware. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Fair Chance Notice Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, stress management, safe and respectful work with others, trustworthiness, meeting client expectations and requirements, and safeguarding business operations and company reputation. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

Job Title: Hardware Engineer IV (Prototype/PCB) Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $71/hr $75/hr (W2) Job ID: 406901 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description Meta is seeking a Prototyping Engineer to join its Advanced Development Team. The ideal candidate will operate as a self-starter who identifies gaps in systems and processes and builds solutions from the ground up. The role requires broad hands-on capability across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to integrate subsystems into functional prototypes for next-generation AR/VR devices. The position involves building, debugging, iterating on prototype hardware, and developing AI workflows that improve efficiency and impact. Responsibilities: Identify technical gaps and design, build, and integrate multi-disciplinary prototype systems across mechanical, electrical, and software domains. Integrate and validate optical, electrical, mechanical, and firmware subsystems into cohesive prototype assemblies. Debug hardware and firmware using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies to isolate root causes. Troubleshoot embedded systems and device firmware using adb, serial consoles, and log analysis. Develop GUIs and streamline bring-up processes using AI practices and tools. Design and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and custom tooling for builds, alignment, and validation. Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, and software teams to translate research concepts into working prototypes. Document assembly processes, integration procedures, and debug workflows for repeatable builds. Proactively identify risks during bring-up and drive issues to resolution with minimal oversight. Support AR display hardware integration and process development, including optical alignment, metrology, and testing. Leverage AI for data analysis, visualization, and process development; develop AI model skills and recipes. Design, develop, and maintain multi-agent AI infrastructure and automated data pipelines. Integrate AI agents with enterprise platforms via APIs and serverless platforms. Collaborate with product, design, operations, and infrastructure to build AI-native application experiences. Build and integrate LLM and generative AI capabilities, including prompt engineering and context management. Troubleshoot display hardware and firmware/software issues. Required Skills & Qualifications: 6+ years of hands-on experience in hardware prototyping, systems integration, or lab engineering, or a relevant advanced degree with 3+ years equivalent experience. Self-starter with the ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive projects with minimal direction. Working knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines and subsystem interactions. Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for signal and power analysis. Experience debugging embedded systems with adb, UART/serial consoles, JTAG, or similar interfaces. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience. Experience collaborating with hardware, firmware, and software teams on integrated prototypes. Preferred Skills: Experience in AR/VR or display prototyping, optical alignment, and metrology. Familiarity with PCB design review, schematic reading, and soldering/rework. Scripting or automation with Python or shell for tests, data collection, or process automation, including test/debug automation. Experience with current AI tooling and practices. Hands-on mechanical assembly, including torque-sensitive and precision alignment operations. Familiarity with firmware development, embedded Linux, or RTOS-based systems. Experience building and maintaining lab infrastructure, test systems, or custom instrumentation. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

Job Description Job Description COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT! "Where your work is valued-above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home." THE POSITION As a Software Engineer, you will design avionics, power electronics, and battery systems with an emphasis on AHRS and INS products using the latest advances in sensor technologies. You'll create unique intellectual property to address the growing demand for software-defined behavior. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays, instruments and navigational references based on local and remote sensor inputs. Additional products include data conversion and storage, lithium battery management, AC and DC power conversion, and in-seat power solutions. THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF You have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field. You have a minimum of 10 years of experience designing embedded software in the U.S. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as principal designer for AHRS and INS solutions. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience characterizing and calibrating inertial sensor devices. You have the ability to work directly with target hardware, including lab bench equipment, other tools for debugging and analysis. You have proficiency programming in C. You are proficient with Microsoft Office. You have strong attention to detail. You are organized, focused, and results oriented. You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills. You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF (but it's not a deal breaker) You have experience with C#, C++, or Python languages for PC application software. You have experience with VHDL. You have experience designing safety-critical software, utilizing RTCA DO-178, DO-254 or similar processes. You have experience designing or troubleshooting PCB system hardware. You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT). WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT Design and implement embedded C software for bare-metal microcontroller-based systems with an option for VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems Architect and implement ARHS and INS products utilizing MEMS, FOG or other commercially available technologies Design tools to support manufacturing, calibration and verification of safety-critical products Build and troubleshoot hardware, including basic soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments Prototype and execute test programs to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right - every time. We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events. We have a small company feel - even though we're doing big things! WHO WE ARE Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionicsprovides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs. At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you'll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Actual compensation offered within the targeted salary range will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIdeac237b2fa0-2776

Job Description Job Description COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT! "Where your work is valued-above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home." THE POSITION As a Software Engineer, you will design avionics, power electronics, and battery systems with an emphasis on AHRS and INS products using the latest advances in sensor technologies. You'll create unique intellectual property to address the growing demand for software-defined behavior. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays, instruments and navigational references based on local and remote sensor inputs. Additional products include data conversion and storage, lithium battery management, AC and DC power conversion, and in-seat power solutions. THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF You have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field. You have a minimum of 10 years of experience designing embedded software in the U.S. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as principal designer for AHRS and INS solutions. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience characterizing and calibrating inertial sensor devices. You have the ability to work directly with target hardware, including lab bench equipment, other tools for debugging and analysis. You have proficiency programming in C. You are proficient with Microsoft Office. You have strong attention to detail. You are organized, focused, and results oriented. You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills. You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF (but it's not a deal breaker) You have experience with C#, C++, or Python languages for PC application software. You have experience with VHDL. You have experience designing safety-critical software, utilizing RTCA DO-178, DO-254 or similar processes. You have experience designing or troubleshooting PCB system hardware. You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT). WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT Design and implement embedded C software for bare-metal microcontroller-based systems with an option for VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems Architect and implement ARHS and INS products utilizing MEMS, FOG or other commercially available technologies Design tools to support manufacturing, calibration and verification of safety-critical products Build and troubleshoot hardware, including basic soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments Prototype and execute test programs to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right - every time. We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events. We have a small company feel - even though we're doing big things! WHO WE ARE Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionicsprovides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs. At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you'll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Actual compensation offered within the targeted salary range will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIdeac237b2fa0-2776