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Job Title: Hardware Engineering - Hardware Engineer II Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $57/hr $62/hr (W2) Job ID: 406695 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 a Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting Meta's hardware development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electronic hardware design, bring-up, and validation and a proven ability to execute structured test plans, document results, and partner cross-functionally to meet program milestones. This is a time-bound engagement intended to address specific project needs and is not a full-time role. Responsibilities: Support the design, bring-up, and validation of electronic hardware including boards, subsystems, and modules from concept through verification. Develop and execute test plans, perform bench testing, debug, and conduct root-cause analysis of hardware issues. Document designs, requirements, validation results, and engineering changes with clarity and accuracy. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality partners to support program milestones and deliverables. Assist with component selection, schematic and layout reviews, and design-for-test and manufacturability considerations. Provide regular status updates on assigned deliverables and risks, and support issue tracking and resolution. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Hands-on experience with hardware development and lab-based debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies. Ability to read and interpret schematics and support board or system bring-up and validation. Experience developing test procedures and documenting results in a structured, reproducible manner. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills: Experience with design-for-test and design-for-manufacturability reviews. Cross-functional collaboration experience with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams. 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. 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 of the material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, safe and respectful work with others, trustworthiness, meeting client expectations and standards, 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.