Hardware PCB Layout Engineer Job at i2Systems in Morris

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Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $120.00/hr

i2Systems | Morris, CT (On-site Preferred, Remote Considered for Exceptional Candidates)

Employment Type: Contract (8–10 Weeks, Potential Extension)

Compensation: $90–$120/hr (DOE)

Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

i2Systems is a leading lighting products manufacturing company, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About the Role

i2Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware / PCB Layout Engineer to design and deliver the electronics for our next-generation embedded control platform. This is a fast-paced, focused engagement where you\'ll adapt existing reference designs and execute PCB layout for a custom control board. You\'ll work closely with our embedded software contractor to ensure seamless hardware-firmware integration. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can move quickly with minimal supervision, interpret reference board designs, and deliver production-ready hardware on an accelerated timeline.

Responsibilities

Board Design & Layout

• Adapt reference board schematics for custom control board implementation
• Perform complete PCB layout for high-performance embedded control system
• Define board stack-up, power distribution, and signal routing strategy
• Apply impedance control, differential pair matching, and best practices for signal integrity

High-Speed & Mixed-Signal Design

• Route high-speed digital interfaces with proper signal integrity considerations
• Integrate wireless communication modules and RF circuitry
• Design multi-voltage power supply distribution
• Implement proper grounding and noise mitigation strategies

Hardware Validation & Integration

• Collaborate with embedded Linux contractor during board bring-up
• Support electrical validation and debugging during prototype testing
• Verify power sequencing, current draw, and interface functionality
• Available for on-site integration testing sessions as needed

Documentation & Manufacturing

• Generate complete design documentation: schematics, BOMs, Gerber files, assembly drawings
• Coordinate with external fabrication and assembly vendors
• Incorporate design revisions and prepare release documentation

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in PCB layout and design for embedded or industrial control electronics
• Proven ability to deliver complex board designs independently with minimal oversight
• Expert proficiency in Altium Designer or comparable PCB design suite
• Strong experience with:
• RF module integration and layout best practices
• ARM-based embedded system designs
• Commercial System on Module (SOM) platforms
• Experience working directly with firmware/software engineering teams
• Skilled with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electrical test equipment

Preferred

• Prior experience with industrial control systems or IoT devices
• System on Module (SOM) integration and adaptation experience
• Understanding of automotive or industrial standards and EMI/EMC considerations
• Familiarity with thermal management and design-for-manufacturing principles
• Experience adapting vendor reference designs to custom applications
• Strong documentation discipline and revision control practices

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation: $90–$120/hr (DOE). This is a contract position with milestone-based deliverables. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

i2Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Work Arrangement

• On-site preferred for integration and validation phases
• Remote considered for exceptional candidates with extensive relevant experience
• Some on-site presence required for prototype bring-up and testing

What You\'ll Achieve

• Design and deliver production-ready PCB layout adapted from reference platform
• Collaborate with embedded engineer to validate prototypes and resolve integration issues
• Produce complete, manufacturable design package with proper documentation
• Enable accelerated time-to-market for next-generation control platform

To Apply

Submit your resume highlighting relevant embedded systems and high-speed PCB design projects. Portfolio examples welcome but not required.

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