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Quantum World Technologies Inc

Hardware Engineer

Richland, MI · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

Richland, MI (Onsite- 5 days a week) Hire Type: Long-term Contract SKILL SET AND RESPONSIBILITIES Hardware engineers must be fluent in the following: * Altium Designer * SPICE * MS Office - Excel ...

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Prior work transitioning hardware designs to production with contract manufacturers. * Experience ... with thermal analysis, cooling solutions, and ruggedization techniques for deployed systems. What ...

Fenix Group, Inc

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Prior work transitioning hardware designs to production with contract manufacturers. * Experience ... with thermal analysis, cooling solutions, and ruggedization techniques for deployed systems. What ...

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$127K - $168K/yr

Prior work transitioning hardware designs to production with contract manufacturers. * Experience ... with thermal analysis, cooling solutions, and ruggedization techniques for deployed systems. What ...

Quality Support, Inc.

Hardware Engineer III

Virginia, MN · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD. Hardware Engineer III Job Responsibilities Transform AI technology into opportunity as a Hardware Engineer at QSI. Help drive the next-must have ...

Wayve

Hardware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$185K - $247K/yr

Experience working with contract manufacturers and scaling hardware to production * Autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other safety-critical system experience This role is a full-time role based in ...

Wayve

Hardware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$185K - $247K/yr

Experience working with contract manufacturers and scaling hardware to production * Autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other safety-critical system experience This role is a full-time role based in ...

Mutual of Omaha

Assoc IS Asset Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

You'll play a key role on our IS Asset Management team, helping ensure contract, hardware, and software data is accurate, well-documented, and readily available to support important business ...

@Orchard

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Embedded Hardware / Ethernet Switch Engineer Colorado Springs, CO (100% On-Site, 5 days/week) Contract US Citizenship Required @Orchard LLC has an immediate need to fulfill a long-term contract role ...

Markesman Group

Hardware Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$126K - $166K/yr

*This position is contingent upon contract award Markesman Group is seeking Hardware Engineers to join our team at Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates for this position will contribute to the ...

Markesman Group

MD · On-site

$124K - $164K/yr

*This position is contingent upon contract awardMarkesman Group is seeking Hardware Engineers to join our team at Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates for this position will contribute to the team ...

Natural Grocers

Hardware Technician

Golden, CO

$29 - $32/hr

The Hardware Technician is tasked with examining the function of store and Store Support Center ... Other job duties as required This is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or ...

Natural Grocers

Hardware Technician

Golden, CO

$29 - $32/hr

The Hardware Technician is tasked with examining the function of store and Store Support Center ... Other job duties as required This is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract hardware in the United States is $24.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract HardwareContract Electronics Technician
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or associate degrees in hardware or computer engineeringRequires electronics certifications, technical diplomas, or associate degrees in electronics
Work EnvironmentWorks on physical hardware, assembly, testing, and repair of hardware componentsFocuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electronic systems and devices
Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, hardware development, and IT infrastructure projectsCommon in telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment maintenance

Contract Hardware and Contract Electronics Technician roles both involve technical skills but differ mainly in focus. Contract Hardware emphasizes physical hardware assembly and testing, while Contract Electronics Technicians concentrate on electronic system troubleshooting and repair. Both roles are essential in technology industries and often require similar certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments vary.

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Hardware Engineer

Richland, MI • On-site

Quantum World Technologies Inc
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$115K - $152K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Sr. Hardware Engineer

Job Location: Richland, MI (Onsite- 5 days a week)

Hire Type: Long-term Contract

SKILL SET AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Hardware engineers must be fluent in the following:

  1. Altium Designer
  2. SPICE
  3. MS Office – Excel, Visio, Word, etc.

Hardware engineers must be familiar with the following:

  1. Autodesk Inventor
  2. Ansys Electronics Desktop
  3. Enovia PLM
  4. Git (version control concepts and workflow)
  5. Azure DevOps

Responsibilities of hardware engineer:

Schematic Design –

  • Support the creation of printed circuit boards by creating logical drawings of interconnected electronic components by: Select components
  • Planning and implementation of analog and digital circuits
  • Creation of component entries and assist in curation of the ECAD library (device symbols, footprints, models, and attributes)
  • Conducting analysis, simulation, and calculations of electronic and electrical circuits

Layout Design

    • Support the creation of printed circuit boards by converting schematic diagrams into physically routed paths by: Creating and updating component footprints/land patterns in the ECAD design library
    • Determining the optimal placement of components and PCB features for EMC/EMI performance, power integrity, signal integrity, thermal management, mechanical shock and vibration, manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
    • Ensuring electronic components are compatible with and can be integrated with the mechanical product design
    • Conducting analysis, simulation, and calculations for power integrity, signal integrity, thermal characteristics, and EMC

Hardware Test Engineering - Verification of electronic hardware through the following activities:

    • Assisting in ensuring the hardware design satisfies the product functional requirements, performance characteristics identified in the high-level design, detail design specification, and technical documentation
    • Designing, planning, or setting requirements for necessary test equipment and/or test software
    • Hardware module testing and verification including parametric, functional, EMC/EMI, environmental, or other engineering evaluation testing
    • Authors and maintains the Electronic Test Specification documents

Drafting, Documentation, and Sustainment - Assist in the release and versioning of technical documentation

    • Prepare schematic, fabrication, assembly, BOM packages for release in PLM system
    • Contribute to and participate in reviews of reports, documentation and designs
    • Assist in component lifecycle activities
    • Assist in hardware drawing updates