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Electrical Engineer

Schaumburg, IL 6 Months
Contract $31.23/hour - $36.23/hour






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Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Ref: SMILEE29

Position Overview


100% Onsite only

Electrical Engineer – Radio Communication Products

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will test and evaluate sub-circuit-level designs on base radio communication products, working collaboratively with a multi-discipline team including software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate and certify digital subcircuit-level designs to ensure functionality and adherence to specifications
- Read schematics and conduct PCB layout reviews
- Operate test instruments such as bench power supplies and oscilloscopes to validate designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements and translate them into design specifications
- Provide technical contributions as part of a project team lasting approximately 6 to 12 months
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on project objectives

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in testing and evaluating radio communication products
- Strong understanding of digital circuits and sub-circuit components
- Experience operating bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other test instruments to validate designs
- Digital subcircuit-level design experience required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and adapt to diverse technical challenges
- Python experience required

Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Main Responsibilities
Work with the design team to complete certification test plans on various products

Must-Have Qualifications
Proficient at reading and following schematics
Proficient at navigating Printed Circuit Board layout
Proficient at in-circuit measurements
Proficient at using lab bench equipment such as power supply, multimeters, and oscilloscope
Strong knowledge of fundamental electrical circuits and digital board design
Comfortable with soldering

Software Proficiency
Python
C

Required Experience Level
Entry-level

Work Environment & Requirements
Work Environment:
An office cube and or lab bench will be provided

Nice-to-Have Skills:
Minor surface mount soldering — even though we have lab tech support, having the skill can help speed up the process

Industry Experience:
Past experience with circuit-level measurement and testing on digital interfaces is preferred
We are responsible for all digital control design for our products



Notes:

Full time, 8AM – 4:30PM, Monday–Friday



VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

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Electrical Engineer


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