Job#: 3024595
Job Description:
This role supports a business group focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices. The team is driving innovation in flexible and rigid circuit board design, enabling advanced features in compact form factors. The need arises from increased project volume and the complexity of integrating new electrical components into wearable products.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for electrical parts and components in big tech, with a focus on AR wearables and small electrical components. • Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors. • End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval for part fabrication. • Experience in wearables, especially AR wearables and small electrical components.
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production. • Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards. • Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process. • Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield. • Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.
Must-Have Skills:
• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production. • Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization. • Hands-on APAC CM (Contract Manufacturer) management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience with AR wearable device development. • Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors. • Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.
Years of Experience:
• Minimum 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles. • Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.
Degrees/Certifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, but not required. • Relevant experience is more important than formal education.
EEO Employer:
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Benefits:
Apex Systems offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
Professional Development:
Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Burlingame, CA, US
Job Type:
Technical Project/Program Management
Date Posted:
March 4, 2026
Pay Range:
$79 - $89 per hour
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