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Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in California

RTL Networks

Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer

CA · On-site

$150K - $235K/yr

Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer Location: NAWS China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA preferred Salary: $150,000-$235,000 (DOE) Status: Full-time Clearance: Minimum active Secret to start and will be ...

OtB Tech LLC

Hardware Test Engineer

Foster City, CA

You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of Zoox sense and computer hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on ...

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Quanta Manufacturing Fremont

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$135K - $178K/yr

Hardware Engineer will contribute to the failure analysis of hardware products across platforms ... Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts like PCI-e ...

Maxonic

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Hardware Engineer Job Type: Fulltime Job Location: Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN Work Schedule ... Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts like PCI-e ...

Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$143K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City \ 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$143K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer you ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Vertex Sigma Software

Hardware Engineer

Foster City, CA

$143K - $190K/yr

Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City \ 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4 ...

Super Micro Computer

Hardware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Hardware Engineers will handle server board schematic and layout design and review, board and system circuit and application validation, and solving cross-team technical issues. As your career ...

femtoAI

Hardware Engineer

San Bruno, CA · On-site

$147K - $194K/yr

As a Hardware Engineer, you will join femtoAI's hardware team to help design and build our novel ... Strong foundation in digital design, computer architecture, and VLSI through coursework or projects

Wayve

Hardware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$185K - $247K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Desirable Experience * Experience designing hardware for AI/ML workloads or high-performance computing ...

OpenAI

Software Engineer, Hardware

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$145K - $192K/yr

About the Role As a software engineer on the Scaling team, you'll help build and optimize the low ... return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon ...

OpenAI

Software Engineer, Hardware

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$225K - $455K/yr

About the Role As a software engineer on the Scaling team, you'll help build and optimize the low ... return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon ...

Legrand AV, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Fremont, CA

$100K - $115K/yr

Hardware Engineer Location US-CA-Fremont # Positions 1 Category Engineering Position Description ... Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related degree.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$135K - $193K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or ... Experience in hardware designs and validation. Preferred Qualifications * Hands on board design ...

Cisco

Hardware Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$135K - $193K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or ... Experience in hardware designs and validation. Preferred Qualifications * Hands on board design ...

Cisco

Hardware Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or ... Experience in hardware designs and validation. Preferred Qualifications * Hands on board design ...

Cisco

Hardware Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or ... Experience in hardware designs and validation. * Experience collaborating with cross-functional ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Computer Hardware Engineer vs Computer Hardware Technician?

AspectFreelance Computer Hardware EngineerComputer Hardware Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Cisco), technical expertiseCertifications often required, such as CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, remote or on-siteOn-site, repair shops, or corporate settings
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, independent contractingCompanies, service centers, retail
Work FocusDesign, troubleshooting, consulting, custom hardware solutionsHardware installation, repair, maintenance

Freelance Computer Hardware Engineers focus on designing, troubleshooting, and consulting on hardware projects independently, often working remotely or on a per-project basis. In contrast, Computer Hardware Technicians primarily perform on-site repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks within organizations or repair shops. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope, work environment, and client interaction.

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Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer

Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer

RTL Networks

CA • On-site

$150K - $235K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer
Location: NAWS China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA preferred
Salary: $150,000-$235,000 (DOE)
Status: Full-time
Clearance: Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret. DOD Top-Secret Security Clearance preferred.
About Us: RTL Networks, Inc. is a rapidly growing company primarily focused on providing information technology (IT) support services and personnel to various commercial and government customers for extended-term contracts. By providing a wide array of professional services and products, we help our customers leverage technology and operate confidently in their technology environments to ensure resource predictability, security, and reliability to meet business objectives.
Summary:
RTL Networks has an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer to support NAVAIR China Lake.
Primary Responsibilities:
Essential responsibilities of the Embedded Computer/Hardware Developer include, but are not limited to:
  • Research, design, develop, and/or test embedded components for military avionics.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 to 10+ years of experience.
  • Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret.
  • Experienced printed circuit board (PCB) developer.
  • Skilled in mixed signal design.
  • Integration and design experience with Altium, Quartus and FPGA.
  • Experience with 1553 bus hardware design.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Analytical problem solving required.

Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must hold a security clearance at the Secret level. Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret. US Citizenship is a requirement for clearance at this location.
NOTE:
  • The applicant selected for this position must have and be able to maintain an Active Security Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license for this position and will be subject to verification.
  • Chosen applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening, credit review, and a criminal background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin

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