Electrical Engineer (May/June 2027)

About the Role

• This role is set to begin May/June 2027.
• Location: Liberty Lake, WA (requires working onsite 2-3 days per week).
• Salary Range: $60K - $115K annual.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, and validation of electronic hardware and embedded systems for Itron's networked solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, product management).
• Assist in schematic capture, component selection, circuit analysis, PCB design reviews, and prototype evaluation.
• Perform laboratory testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of electrical and electronic systems.
• Participate in product verification, reliability testing, regulatory compliance, and design validation.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical documentation.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including sustaining engineering, design improvements, and manufacturing support.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve product performance, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Maintain engineering documentation, reports, specifications, and development records.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electrical Engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital circuit design.
• Understanding of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer-centric decision making and delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical CAD and simulation tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, LTspice, or similar platforms.
• Experience with scripting, data analysis, automation, or test development tools.
• Knowledge of utility, smart grid, metering, communications, or connected device technologies is advantageous.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience involving electronic hardware design or testing.
• Exposure to embedded systems, wireless communications, networking technologies, IoT devices, or utility industry applications.