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About the job

Electrical Engineer – Entry Level Bloomington, MN | Contract to Hire | $32-38/hr

Konik is partnering with an established engineering and manufacturing organization seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop reliable & rugged electrical and electronic solutions for regulated defense industry applications.

This role spans circuit design, component selection, printed circuit board development, verification testing, safety analysis, and technical documentation. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and customers to move designs from requirements through validated hardware.

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

Develop analog, digital, and power circuit schematics from product and project requirements.

Select components that meet electrical, performance, availability, and multi-source requirements.

Create printed wiring board and circuit card assembly layouts using electronic design automation software, preferably Altium Designer.

Plan and document prototype, product, and electromagnetic compatibility testing; support troubleshooting and design verification activities.

Contribute to reliability and functional-safety analyses, including mean time between failures, design failure mode and effects analysis, and safety integrity level evaluations.

Review peer designs and electrical documentation for accuracy, compliance with requirements, manufacturability, and overall design robustness.

Research technical issues, evaluate user and customer needs, and communicate practical solutions across project stakeholders.

Electrical Engineer Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

0-2 years of electrical engineering experience; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply

Understanding of analog, digital, and power electronics design, including schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.

Experience with electronic design software; Altium Designer experience is preferred.

Must qualify as a U.S. person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and be able to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

Benefits:

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

MN Earned Sick & Safe Time

Weekly paychecks

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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