Senior Electrical Engineer at PDW

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Altium Designer, Electronic Hardware Design, System Design, High Speed Signaling, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, Gigabit Ethernet, High Power Systems, I2C, CAN, Serial, SPI, PCB Stack Up Optimization, UAV Development, Robotics, MS Project

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting in architectural design, parts selection, validation test design, and overseeing hardware and software development cycles for a variety of sUAS systems. What You’ll Do The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, able to deal with problems on the fly, and delivers thoughtfully designed and highly adaptable systems. Perform Hardware design tasks such as schematic capture, schematic review, layout, layout review, architecture design and parts selection. Work together with the Hardware team to develop trajectories for our hardware projects. Develop testing criteria, plans and test fixtures for design verification and production certification. Generate engineering-grade reports, perform part cost analysis, and define part performance measurement criteria. Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements. Collaborate with a strong engineering team and company stakeholders. Requirements Strong skills in Altium Designer. Extensive knowledge of electronic hardware and system design. Experience with controlled impedance, length matching, and/or high speed signaling. Experience with MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, Gigabit Ethernet and other high speed signals. Experience with high power systems; including a strong understanding of circuit design constraints inside these systems. Knowledge of common communication buses; such as I2C, CAN, Serial, and SPI – along with their debugging procedures. Ability to create PCB stack ups that are optimized for power distribution and noise reduction. Experience developing custom Altium jobs, Draftsman fabrication, and assembly documents. Candidates with experience in UAV aircrafts, robotics development, and/or hobby drones are highly preferred Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Project. 3-5 Years Professional Hardware Engineering Experience and/or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Preferred Experience in UAV aircrafts, robotics development, and/or hobby drones Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 50 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate electronic test and fabrication equipment as well as standard office equipment. Must be physically capable of tolerating loud noise, heat, cold, dust, or chemicals (with PPE). Work Environment This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment and may involve exposure to loud noise, heat, cold, dust, or chemicals (with PPE) and may require occasional travel to test sites/customer locations/supplier facilities. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross-departmental collaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard work hours for this position are 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand. Benefits PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include: Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company. Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match. Paid Parental Leave. A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation. On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location. Employer provided life insurance. Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP). Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options. EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing hardware design tasks including schematic capture, layout, and architecture for sUAS systems. The engineer will also develop testing criteria and verification plans to ensure production certification.