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Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries, combining design disciplinesPrimarily in advertising, branding, print, and digital media

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Infographic showing various Freelance Interdisciplinary Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Electronics Engineer / Freelance

RKS Design, Inc.

Westlake Village, CA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description


About Us:
RKS has been at the forefront of Industrial Design in the United States for the last 40 years. We have built a reputation for delivering full-spectrum product design and development services-creating meaningful innovation across industries, from medical devices and consumer electronics to wearables and home goods. Our cross-functional approach integrates design, engineering, and human-centered thinking to produce award-winning products that drive emotional connection and market success.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electronics Engineer to consult on a freelance basis with our interdisciplinary team. This role requires a hands-on, systems-level thinker who can architect and implement electronic subsystems within a variety of product categories. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and industrial design teams to develop elegant, functional, and manufacturable products from concept through prototyping.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop electronic systems for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
  • Create schematics, select components, and develop PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or Eagle.
  • Develop, debug, and test analog and digital circuits including micro-controllers, power supplies, sensors, and wireless modules.
  • Build and program proof-of-concept electronics prototypes (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, custom boards).
  • Work with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronics into the physical product design.
  • Collaborate with firmware and software developers to ensure hardware compatibility and performance.
  • Perform troubleshooting, testing, and debugging of hardware systems throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to documentation for design intent, testing procedures, compliance, and production hand-off.
  • Provide insight into design-for-manufacturing (DFM), regulatory compliance, and BOM cost optimization.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, technical reviews, and product refinement workshops.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and component innovations relevant to product development.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing electronics for commercial or industrial products.
  • Proficiency with electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of micro-controller systems, low-power design, sensor integration, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, BLE).
  • Experience with embedded systems and basic firmware development is preferred.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on electronic subsystems.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of safety, EMI/EMC, and regulatory standards (FCC, CE, IEC, ISO 60601, etc.) is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in client-facing or cross-disciplinary team environments.
  • Prior consulting or agency-based product development experience.
  • Familiarity with medical device development cycles and documentation practices is a plus.

Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) as defined in the employee handbook
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation

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10 years exp, no benefits
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Here is the revised Electronics Engineer job posting reflecting 5+ years of experience and no benefits, suitable for a freelance/contract role:
Job Description
About Us:
RKS has been a leader in Industrial Design for over 40 years, delivering innovation that transforms everyday life across industries-from medical devices and consumer electronics to mobility solutions and lifestyle products. Our multidisciplinary team combines creativity, engineering, and human-centered thinking to produce emotionally resonant, market-winning designs.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Freelance Electronics Engineer to consult with our product development team on a project-by-project basis. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer with 10+ years of experience who can independently lead the design and integration of electronic systems across a range of complex product categories. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and industrial designers to create fully integrated, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware for consumer, medical, and industrial products.
  • Develop circuit schematics, select components, and design PCB layouts using tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
  • Build and program hardware prototypes using micro-controller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Raspberry Pi.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to ensure tight system integration and reliable operation.
  • Define electrical architecture, power budgets, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, BLE, USB).
  • Troubleshoot and debug circuits across development stages-from bread-boarding to final PCBA.
  • Evaluate and specify off-the-shelf components, sensors, and modules to meet performance, cost, and compliance targets.
  • Prepare documentation including BOMs, test reports, and production handoff materials.
  • Advise on design for manufacturability (DFM), regulatory compliance, and lifecycle risk.
  • Contribute to design reviews and help drive technical decision-making across projects.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor'sdegree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or arelated field; a Master's degree is a plus.
  • Provenexperience in designing and integrating electronics into mechanicalsystems.
  • Proficiencyin CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and electronic designautomation (EDA) tools (e.g., Altium SW, Eagle).
  • Strongunderstanding of circuit design, micro-controllers, sensors, and actuators.
  • Experiencewith embedded systems and firmware development is a plus.
  • Excellentproblem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strongcommunication and teamwork abilities.
  • Abilityto manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Familiaritywith regulatory standards and certification processes for consumer,medical, and industrial products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Client-facing,project management experience is highly preferred
  • Consulting/ Agency experience is highly preferred
  • Experiencewith medical product development a plus

Benefits
Benefits
  • MedicalInsurance
  • DentalInsurance
  • Paidholidays
  • 401 Kas defined in the employee handbook
  • Sickleave
  • Vacation

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