Position: Sr. Electrical Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Description:

Summary:

Provides electrical engineering support to R&D projects for new product development and existing product expansions. Performs skilled electrical/electronic design duties with the use of applicable hardware tools/equipment under moderate engineering guidance.

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates and provides guidance in the development efforts from concepts to implementation as a project member and an individual

• Decomposes system requirements into straightforward subsystem and/or electrical specifications and rudimentary designs.

• Generates schematic and related files that are ready for PCB layout

• Drive PCB layout to the release of a PCBA fabrication package

• Apply theoretical and hands-on electrical support to identify problems and accomplish tasks

• Develop and execute test documentation for electrical designs

• Understand and follow BD processes, design practices, and documentation templates

• Perform and/or direct engineering documentation in BD ERP: create/change material, BOM, plans, and reports; process change orders; and design reviews

• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to advance projects/tasks

• Time management of several assignments having varying scope and limited complexity

• Demonstrates and uses in-depth skills and knowledge in area of expertise

• Interface with external design partners and suppliers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree and minimum of 4 years experience in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline.

• Knowledge and experience in the following electrical areas:

o Analog design and troubleshooting related to electromechanical devices

o Digital and firmware design and troubleshooting related to microcontrollers

o Basic software design

o Basic wired connectivity and communication with emphasis on LAN, RS485, I2C, and SPI.

o Basic wireless connectivity and communication with emphasis on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

o Basic understanding and implementation of RFID

o Schematic, PCB, and PCBA design

o Basic product Safety and Compliance design and mitigation

• Knowledge in the use of the laboratory tools: oscilloscope, DMM, variable DC power supply, etc.

• Knowledge in the use of the computer tools: schematic capture, board layout, simulation, etc.

• Demonstrates interactive verbal and written communication skills and leadership