Electrical Design Engineer
Designs and develops electronic systems including analog/digital circuits, PCBs, and RF components for AI-driven counter-drone platforms. Requires 5+ years experience, PCB tools proficiency, and defense/aerospace background.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Circuit Design: Architecting and implementing complex analog and digital circuits for RF, power management, signal processing, and control systems.
- PCB Layout: Designing multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) with a focus on signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability.
- Component Selection: Identifying and evaluating electronic components, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Prototyping & Testing: Building and testing prototypes, performing rigorous validation and verification to ensure designs meet stringent performance and reliability requirements.
- Firmware & Software Collaboration: Working closely with firmware and software engineers to integrate hardware and ensure seamless system functionality.
- Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues, and continuously optimizing designs for performance, efficiency, and robustness.
- Documentation: Creating comprehensive design documentation, schematics, layouts, and test procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, preferably in defense, aerospace, or related high-tech industries.
- Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.
- Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle).
- Knowledge of RF principles and high-speed digital design.
- Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet).
- Proficiency in lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with counter-drone systems or related defense technologies.
- Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability).
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) principles.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Skills
Altium Designer, Orcad, Eagle, Rf Design, Fpgas, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, I2C, Spi, Uart, Ethernet, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Pcb Design, High-Speed Digital Design
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