Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

0 Base Design LLC•Raleigh, NC

7d•$55,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will work directly alongside a Senior Electrical Engineer mentor to develop mixed-signal hardware, including both analog and digital circuit design. Your core focus will involve ECAD CAD library management, symbol generation, and schematic capture inside Altium Designer, as well as hands-on hardware bring-up, testing, and fine-pitch Surface Mount Technology (SMT) rework in our engineering lab. This position is offered as a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days remote per week), with mandatory on-site presence required during active prototype bring-up, testing, and hardware rework cycles.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) required at minimum, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) / Electrical Engineering Technology (BS EET) preferred (candidates actively working towards a BS in EE or related discipline will also be considered).
Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
Practical experience or exposure to Altium Designer (or equivalent ECAD software) for schematic capture and symbol creation.
Demonstrated hands-on SMT hand soldering and unsoldering skills for small-footprint components (e.g., 0603/0402 passives, SOIC, QFN packages).
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Ability to work in-person at our Raleigh, NC facility for a minimum of 3 days per week, with flexibility to be fully on-site during critical board bring-up and lab work phases.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, or academic lab experience focused on PCB design or embedded hardware design.
Familiarity with standard electrical laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, logic analyzers, power supplies).
Understanding of IPC soldering and PCBA workmanship standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721).
Strong written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Altium Designer Library Management: Create, organize, and maintain component libraries, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models according to company and industry standards.
Schematic Capture: Perform schematic entry for analog and digital circuits under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
Hardware Bring-up & Verification: Participate in lab bring-up, functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation of newly fabricated printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Board Rework & Assembly: Perform fine-pitch SMT hand soldering, component replacement, trace cuts, and wire jumps for prototype board modification and debugging.
Documentation & Design Support: Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and test reports.
Collaborative Learning: Actively engage in technical mentorship, design reviews, and continuous skill development with senior engineering team members.