Job Details

Mount Indie is looking for an Embedded Electronics Design Engineer! Join a fast-paced team working to design and prototype embedded hardware for rugged ocean systems. Collaborate with a team of engineers to design and prototype embedded hardware, firmware and software. Directly involved in design, development and testing of system components, including: circuit boards, analog and digital sensors, batteries and power supplies. Hardware design and layout experience are greatly desired. Contribute to the team at all stages of design and prototyping, from initial concept development to rapid design and testing efforts, as well as supporting manufacture of engineering prototype systems and planning and executing real-world demonstrations for customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify engineering challenges and recommend component and/or system designs to solve them.
• Design, prototype and test system components in collaboration with project leads and team members.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of ocean, mechanical, material and acoustic engineers to successfully integrate prototype components into full-scale engineering prototype systems.
• Contribute to component-level and system-level testing throughout development.
• Conduct research and testing as needed to understand and then correct component-level design and manufacturing flaws when they are found.
• Develop and maintain design and manufacturing documentation and procedures.
• Mentor early-career electrical engineers assigned to the engineering team.

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess a Secret level security clearance; or the ability to obtain one will be considered.
• Master's (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of experience in circuit design and CAD layout software:

o Altium Designer

o OrCAD

o PADS, etc.

• 3+ years of experience in detailed design and prototyping of electronic components.
• Experience in one or more of the following design areas:

o Analog and digital circuit board circuit design, layout, manufacturing and testing.

o Microcontroller firmware design and test (C preferred).

o FPGA firmware design and test (VHDL preferred).

o Embedded digital signal processing (DSP).

o Linux kernel device driver development.

o Fiber-optics hardware design and test.

• Experience with battery assembly, welding tabs and related tooling.
• Technical proficiency with mechanical assembly, soldering and electrical connectors.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex technical documents.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas orally and visually.
• Working knowledge of common test equipment:

o DC power supplies

o Digital multimeters

o Oscilloscopes

o Logic analyzers

o Vendor specific programmers or debuggers

• Knowledge of electronics fabrication and assembly.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and data logging tools.
• Familiarity with basic electrical safety and lab best practices.
• Familiarity with basic configuration control.
• Ability to manage and track inventory and maintain an orderly lab environment.
• Effective communication skills, with ability to clearly document findings and follow technical instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Proficiency in Electrical CAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Comfortable with repetitive manual tasks and physical work (including lifting up 50 lbs. within safety guidelines).
• Willingness to travel infrequently for sea-testing or product demonstrations.

Working Conditions:

• Hands-on lab environment with regular use of hand tools, electrical tools and lab equipment.
• May involve standing for extended periods and performing repetitive assembly tasks.
• Must follow all lab safety protocols, including PPE usage.