Electrical Engineer (Contractor)

Tangent Design Engineering•Calgary, AB

1d•Remote

About The Position

Tangent is expanding its bench of independent electrical engineering contractors for upcoming project-based work. This is not an employee role and it is not a full-time position. It is an opportunity for established independent contractors or consultants to partner with Tangent on defined projects as needs arise. Engagements may range from targeted electrical design support to ownership of a circuit, board, subsystem, or defined electrical workstream. We are looking for people who can step in quickly, work with a high degree of autonomy, and contribute meaningful technical value without extensive ramp-up.

Requirements

Operate as an independent contractor, consultant, or incorporated engineering service provider
Strong experience in electrical design for physical products
Hands-on capability with schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded hardware design
Confidence troubleshooting real-world electrical issues
Working knowledge of prototyping, testing, compliance, and product development processes
Ability to document clearly, communicate well, and integrate into multidisciplinary teams
Experience collaborating with mechanical, industrial design, firmware, and project management teams
Ability to work independently and manage own deliverables
Comfortable working on a project or scope basis rather than fixed ongoing hours
Ability to plug into an existing team and add value quickly
Provide services as an independent contractor or consultant (are set up as an Independent Contractor)

Nice To Haves

Have examples of shipped products, validated boards, manufacturable designs, or complex electrical problem-solving

Responsibilities

Develop electrical concepts and detailed circuit designs for physical products
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting design documentation
Support embedded hardware development, board bring-up, testing, and debugging
Contribute to design reviews and cross-functional problem solving
Support prototyping, validation, compliance readiness, and manufacturing handoff
Work with sensors, power systems, communications interfaces, or connected device architectures
Take ownership of a board, subsystem, or defined electrical scope