Post Launch Engineering team supporting hardware products in market. This role focuses on sustaining engineering, hardware analysis, and driving quality and cost improvements across manufacturing and repair sites. Looking for an onsite candidate in Redmond with flexibility for local travel to support FA teams. What you will do: Drive sustaining activities across components, test, process, and design Analyze manufacturing performance and lead issue resolution Partner with global manufacturing, repair, and supply chain teams Conduct ROI analysis and support cost and quality improvements Manage cross-functional programs, timelines, and reporting What we are looking for: 5 to 8 years of program management experience Engineering background with hardware understanding Experience with failure analysis and manufacturing environments Strong communication and ability to manage multiple workstreams Self-driven and effective in ambiguous environments

Location: onsite Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA Duration: 12 months, 2.5 year max contract Pay: $70-$95 / hour Responsibilities Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, spanning from RTL to GDSII. Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of various power analysis flows. This includes gathering and analyzing large datasets for power modeling via automated processes. Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below). Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage. Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime PX/PrimePower. Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks. Working knowledge of RTL design principles. Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist. Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate rapidly to achieve optimal results. Preferred Qualifications Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows. Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models for use by software/firmware teams. Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches. Education • Must Have: Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science • Master's Degree preferred but not required 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. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Location: Sunnyvale, onsite Contract duration: 6 months Pay: $70-$120 / hour Summary The primary function of this role is a generalist Electrical Engineer supporting smart glasses case hardware development. Day-to-day work includes reviewing designs and schematics, evaluating PCB layouts, performing validation testing, and conducting failure analysis. The primary focus is hands-on lab work, executing detailed electrical measurements, troubleshooting, and system-level analysis to ensure hardware meets performance, reliability, and safety expectations. Key focus areas include power, battery, charging, and system-level measurements. The ideal candidate has strong EE fundamentals, hands-on lab skills, and experience in consumer electronics or wearables. Job Responsibilities: Own validation efforts for smart glasses case systems, including defining test plans, coverage, and pass/fail criteria. Perform system-level electrical measurements and analysis across power rails, regulators, batteries, charging paths, and load behavior. Execute lab debugging and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, power meters, DMMs, logic analyzers, and similar instrumentation. Conduct failure analysis of electrical issues including component failures, battery degradation, charging anomalies, and system-level faults. Review and evaluate PCB layouts, schematics, and designs — flag errors and suggest improvements. Review and approve product prototypes, working models, or simulation-based models. Write detailed functional specifications, test procedures, and design tradeoff documentation. Support new technology introduction and NPI/manufacturing validation efforts. Direct technicians, engineering designers, or other technical support personnel as needed. Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g., EMC) and support certification activities. Candidates will be evaluated based on deliverables in hardware validation, prototype builds, documentation quality, and cross-functional communication. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with hands-on lab validation and debugging experience. Proficiency with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, electronic loads, etc.). Demonstrated strength in system-level electrical analysis and troubleshooting (power integrity, transient response, noise, efficiency, stability). Experience with high-density rigid/flex board design and system integration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving issues to root cause. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Experience in consumer electronics, wearables, or similar highly integrated systems. Familiarity with automated test systems and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or similar). Working knowledge of regulatory and safety considerations (EMC, safety, etc.). Embedded software basics — comfortable reviewing software logs and code. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing or maintaining validation methodologies for battery-powered wearable systems. Experience creating automated characterization setups (power profiling, regression tests, long-run stability testing). Experience supporting NPI/manufacturing validation and bridging lab results to production test strategies. Experience with SoC bring-up, sensor integration, or wireless/audio/display subsystems. Skills: Good EE fundamentals. High-density rigid/flex board design and system integration experience. Hands-on lab skills. Rapid prototyping with what's available. Can-do attitude. Ability to drive projects with high ambiguity, multiple paths, and fuzzy future to clarity. Understanding of core tech areas such as SoC, sensor, wireless, audio, display, and interfaces (USB, MIPI, PCIe, SPI, I2C). Capable of designing, bringing up, and evaluating projects in those areas. Embedded software basics. Comfortable looking into software logs/code. Use automation to help the team improve project quality and scale to more projects. Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with the ability to influence without authority. Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering field) required.

Location: Onsite Redmond at least 1x/week TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER – AUDIO Are you passionate about building and delivering great devices and technologies? Our Client's Team focuses on creating devices that fully express the Windows vision. A fundamental part of our strategy is developing desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people love. Building these products involves a close partnership between experienced teams, hardware and software engineers, designers, and manufacturing partners. We are currently building the next generation of Surface products—and we need you! As a Technical Program Manager (Audio) on our cross-platform Audio Team, you will be responsible for supporting the definition, coordination, and delivery of multiple audio-enabled Surface programs. This role requires a strong team player with experience managing complex software programs that interface closely with hardware, firmware, and driver development teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage audio driver and software feature development across multiple Surface programs, coordinating delivery milestones from early prototype stages through in-market support. Collaborate closely with software engineering, quality, and hardware partners to plan, schedule, and release multiple software builds throughout the product development lifecycle. Partner with experience, firmware, and hardware teams to ensure high-quality end-to-end audio experiences that meet program goals and key performance indicators. Coordinate with internal Microsoft partner teams (e.g., Windows, AI, or device experiences) to define and deliver new audio-related features and functionalities. Support peer TPMs and engineers within the audio hardware, firmware, and software teams as needed to maintain cross-functional alignment. QUALIFICATIONS 4+ years of program management experience in hardware, software, or device development; experience with consumer electronics preferred. 2+ years managing programs involving firmware, hardware, or system integration with internal stakeholders and external partners. Is independent, self-sufficient, and proactive, with strong ownership of their programs. Strong understanding of the hardware/software development lifecycle, with proven ability to improve cross-team processes. Experience working with agile development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps. Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical programs independently while fostering strong relationships across disciplines. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience managing international vendors or external partners preferred. BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). NICE TO HAVE Familiarity with audio systems, signal processing, or driver stacks, even at a conceptual level. Audio hobbyists (musicians, audio enthusiasts, sound designers, etc.) encouraged to apply—passion and curiosity count as much as formal experience. Experience delivering AI-based or sensor-driven features. Exposure to tuning workflows, hardware validation, or firmware bring-up.

Location: Remote, PST hours required Duration: 12 months, 2.5 year max contract Pay: $70-$100 / hour As a Dimensional Engineer on our Client's hardware team, you will support the development and production of state-of-the-art mechanical designs, structures, mechanisms and sensor integration solutions that will create transformative experiences for Virtual and Augmented Reality users. You will become part of a team exploring new concepts through analytical modeling and fast iterative prototyping. You will work on cutting edge technologies with a diverse cross-functional team of engineers and scientists that pioneer mechanical, electrical, optical, materials, firmware, software and computer vision solutions. We value people who work well in teams, can brainstorm big ideas, are able to drive a concept into a prototype and can envision how that prototype could transition into a high-volume consumer product. Responsibilities - Lead or contribute to geometry control solutions as a part of a team. This includes 3D dimensional analysis and datum coordination to support functional and manufacturing build strategies - Lead tolerance analysis and GD&T development efforts with the design team, developing and sharing best practices - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate concepts and detailed designs - Apply rigorous variation simulation modeling to solve challenging design problems - Contribute to robust measurement plan execution by supporting gage R&R studies with suppliers, authoring/reviewing MSOPs, and collaborating with metrology teams Minimum Qualifications - BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience - Experience developing 3D variation simulation analyses using one or more of the following software packages: Siemens VA (VisVSA), 3DCS, CETOL - 5+ years industry/academic experience - In-depth knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.) - Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance analysis, and associated metrology - Experience working on design teams throughout product lifecycle (concept to start of production) Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of dimensional engineering experience, specifically with application of GD&T and development of 3D variation simulation analyses (VisVSA preferred) - 3+ years working on high-volume products such as consumer tech, automotive, aerospace, consumer appliance, or medical device - Experience with 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred) - Experience creating scripts or algorithms to support measurement data analysis and assembly simulation requirements - Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, and other statistical methods required to support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) - Experience using Minitab, Quantum XL, JMP, or other statistical software

Location: Redmond, WA. Project Length: 1 year to start Salary: $130k - $180k 2 weeks PTO, Holidays The RF Software team plays a critical role in managing the Customer Terminal Phased Array system. This team develops end-to-end applications and maintains a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline to ensure the highest quality deliverables for our satellite communication systems. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key Job ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and optimize RF testing pipeline – Design and implement robust automation frameworks for RF validation and testing workflows Troubleshoot and resolve radiated CI/CD failures – Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain pipeline reliability Develop new test cases for the CI/CD pipeline – Create comprehensive test suites that validate RF performance, antenna behavior, and system integration Cross-functional collaboration – Partner with software engineering, antenna engineering, and hardware engineering teams to define, implement, and continuously improve the testing pipeline Technical documentation – Document specifications, test suites, and create detailed runbooks to ensure repeatability and operational excellence VSA/VSG operations – Work with Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA) and Vector Signal Generators (VSG) for RF signal analysis and generation in test environments Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field 7+ years of professional software development experience in software/hardware environments Experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks Programming proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages Understanding of RF principles and wireless communication systems Knowledge of RF testing methodologies and radiated test environments * Familiarity with hardware debugging

Software Test Engineer- What you’ll do Own end-to-end quality for features across UI, API, and integrations. Write and execute test plans, test cases, and risk-based test strategies. Build and maintain automated tests (UI + API) and integrate them into CI. Create regression suites, smoke tests, and release validation checklists. Perform exploratory testing and triage bugs with clear reproduction steps. Validate cross-browser behavior and responsiveness. Test backend APIs (REST/GraphQL), authentication flows, and data integrity. Track and report quality metrics (defect trends, escape rate, flaky tests). Collaborate with product on acceptance criteria and edge cases. Required qualifications 3+ years in QA / SDET / Test Engineering for modern software products. Strong knowledge of: CI/CD concepts and how tests run in pipelines UI testing experience with one of: Playwright (preferred), Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO API testing experience with: Postman/Newman, REST Assured, Karate, or custom frameworks Ability to write scripts/code in one of: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, or CComfortable testing authentication, permissions/RBAC, and multi-tenant workflows. Familiarity with SQL basics for validating data. Preferred qualifications Experience with Playwright + TypeScript and Page Object Model patterns. Experience building test automation in GitHub Actions or similar CI. Experience testing integrations (webhooks, email providers, third-party APIs). Experience working in agile teams (story testing, acceptance criteria).

What you’ll do Own end-to-end quality for features across UI, API, and integrations. Write and execute test plans, test cases, and risk-based test strategies. Build and maintain automated tests (UI + API) and integrate them into CI. Create regression suites, smoke tests, and release validation checklists. Perform exploratory testing and triage bugs with clear reproduction steps. Validate cross-browser behavior and responsiveness. Test backend APIs (REST/GraphQL), authentication flows, and data integrity. Track and report quality metrics (defect trends, escape rate, flaky tests). Collaborate with product on acceptance criteria and edge cases. Required qualifications 3+ years in QA / SDET / Test Engineering for modern software products. Strong knowledge of: CI/CD concepts and how tests run in pipelines UI testing experience with one of: Playwright (preferred), Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO API testing experience with: Postman/Newman, REST Assured, Karate, or custom frameworks Ability to write scripts/code in one of: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, or CComfortable testing authentication, permissions/RBAC, and multi-tenant workflows. Familiarity with SQL basics for validating data. Preferred qualifications Experience with Playwright + TypeScript and Page Object Model patterns. Experience building test automation in GitHub Actions or similar CI. Experience testing integrations (webhooks, email providers, third-party APIs). Experience working in agile teams (story testing, acceptance criteria).

What you’ll do Own end-to-end quality for features across UI, API, and integrations. Write and execute test plans, test cases, and risk-based test strategies. Build and maintain automated tests (UI + API) and integrate them into CI. Create regression suites, smoke tests, and release validation checklists. Perform exploratory testing and triage bugs with clear reproduction steps. Validate cross-browser behavior and responsiveness. Test backend APIs (REST/GraphQL), authentication flows, and data integrity. Track and report quality metrics (defect trends, escape rate, flaky tests). Collaborate with product on acceptance criteria and edge cases. Required qualifications 3+ years in QA / SDET / Test Engineering for modern software products. Strong knowledge of: CI/CD concepts and how tests run in pipelines UI testing experience with one of: Playwright (preferred), Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO API testing experience with: Postman/Newman, REST Assured, Karate, or custom frameworks Ability to write scripts/code in one of: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, or CComfortable testing authentication, permissions/RBAC, and multi-tenant workflows. Familiarity with SQL basics for validating data. Preferred qualifications Experience with Playwright + TypeScript and Page Object Model patterns. Experience building test automation in GitHub Actions or similar CI. Experience testing integrations (webhooks, email providers, third-party APIs). Experience working in agile teams (story testing, acceptance criteria).

Project/Program Manager II -- PR & Events Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 months (extension and/or conversion possible) Our client is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, and high-judgment professional to lead the strategy and execution of priority news moments and events for a Devices & Services organization. This role functions as a PR Project Manager, responsible for tracking and managing event workflows, driving logistics, and collaborating across agency, business, and communications teams. The ideal candidate works autonomously and cross-functionally, communicates effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders, has a proven track record identifying efficiencies and simplifying processes, and operates with poise in a rapidly changing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional workstream coordination across product, design, communications, and marketing teams Build and maintain event workback timelines and ensure teams are tracking against deadlines Own event logistics end-to-end, including onsite staffing, scheduling, catering, and attendee management Manage event operations including hotel room blocks, travel logistics, and accommodations Develop briefing documents for internal spokespeople at all levels Support event research, reporting, and measurement Manage leadership meeting milestones across event, communications, presentation, and creative teams Own and manage event budget and forecasting Requirements Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in events and/or communications Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-workstream events end-to-end Experience managing executive-level engagements and high-visibility productions Experience managing budgets Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice to haves Experience leading large teams toward a common goal Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously Experience with global teams or international events Outstanding attention to detail and bias for action Experience building and maintaining project management tools such as Asana, Airtable, or similar