Electrical Engineer

Important: This role is subject to U.S. export control requirements. Candidates who do not meet the applicable export-control eligibility requirements for this position will not be able to proceed in the hiring process.

Electrical Engineer Job Responsibilities:

PCB/System Design:

• Design, verification, and assembly of multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCB) and High-density build-up (HDBU) substrates, both organic (FR4, etc) and inorganic (Ceramic, Alumina, etc).
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts that conform to project requirements.
• Generate test plans that satisfy requirement verification and validation.

Embedded Programming:

• Develop firmware/software/HDL/RTL for microcontrollers (MCUs) and FPGAs used in embedded systems.
• Write and debug code in programming languages such as C/C++, Assembly, Verilog (preferred)/VHDL.
• Implement communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.) to enable data exchange among MCUs, FPGAs, and other devices.
• Interface with various sensors, actuators, and peripherals to enable system functionality.
• Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting of embedded systems to ensure proper functionality and performance.

Laboratory Operations:

• Set up and configure test environments for PCB-level systems.
• Conduct functional and performance testing of PCBs and embedded systems.
• Use laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) to measure and analyze electrical signals.
• Document test procedures, observations, and results accurately.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software issues encountered during testing and implement appropriate reworks and code fixes.

Fabrication and Assembly:

• Collaborate with vendors or coordinate in-house manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Generate manufacturing files (Gerber files, assembly drawings, BOM) for PCB production.
• Ensure timely procurement of components and materials for PCB manufacturing.
• Review and approve PCB prototypes and production samples.
• Manage quality control processes to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Learn in-house manufacturing and assembly processes to implement more projects in-house.
• Contribute to Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) documentation and push the development of in-house capabilities.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders (i.e., Customer) to understand and document design specifications and project goals.
• Capture customer requirements and suggest and implement solutions to customer problems.
• Generate extremely accurate and descriptive documentation of the project(s) and present it to peers and customers.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with design guidelines & requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in QMS system compliance, documentation, and Audit procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in professional-grade PCB design and analysis tools: Altium Designer (preferred), OrCAD, Allegro, etc...
• Knowledge of PCB layout principles and techniques, including power supply design, high-speed design, noise mitigation, and signal integrity.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, component libraries, and design rule checking (DRC).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability and design for testability (DFM/DFT) considerations.
• Experience using common scripting languages (e.g., Python) for testing and debugging purposes in an electronics lab.
• Ability to select appropriate components and read datasheets to understand and implement proper usage of the components.
• Strong skills in coding for embedded microprocessors and FPGAs: C/C++, Assembly, Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience using and debugging common embedded communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, etc…
• Familiarity with Embedded IDE tools: MPLAB (MCU) & Vivado (Xilinx FPGA) preferred.
• Proficient with laboratory testing equipment and practices: Power Supplies, DMM, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Etc.
• The applicant must be extremely self-driven to complete the work and go beyond the details to suggest new designs and system improvements.
• Extremely familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio [or the Unix Equivalent].
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with complex systems.
• Project management abilities to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• The applicant is expected to have excellent communication skills to generate and present the necessary documentation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (MS Preferred).
• 2+ years of industry experience working directly in embedded systems design and testing in a hands-on and requirements-driven setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• digital and analog circuit design: 5 years (Required)
• schematic capture and PCB layout: 5 years (Required)
• embedded system development (e.g., MCU/FPGA programming): 5 years (Required)
• data analysis and automating tools such as MATLAB, Python: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Renton, WA 98057: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person