Senior Electrical Engineer IV - Communications

• Product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
• Electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring-up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
• Microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)
• Sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc.) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and design
• Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols

Our Senior Electrical Engineer IV will design circuitry for Communications and Power Management Products. Working on concept through production product development, as well as participate in the technical resolution of field and production issues. Prior experience in portable (battery powered) electronics, analog, audio, and digital circuitry is desired. The Senior Electrical Engineer IV should be able to work independently or be the lead engineer on a project. Ability to electrically architect new products and mentor junior Engineers. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 10%.

The Senior Electrical Engineer IV will:

• Key contributor in the full product development life-cycle: concept, design, bring-up, integration of initial HW/SW, factory support, test & validation, and customer support
• Create technical specifications from internal and customer product requirements
• Drive architecture, design, prototyping, and test strategy
• Lead component research, selection, and validation
• Design digital interface logic, sensors, peripherals, microprocessors, memory, etc.
• Design audio circuits (A/D & D/A converters, audio power amps, op-amps, etc.)
• Design analog circuitry including filters, FETs, power supplies (linear and switchmode regulators), and battery monitoring & charging
• Design and optimize circuits for minimal current drain consumption to maximize battery life
• Generate schematics using Altium CAD. Provide guidance to a Printed Circuit Board Designer for routing, high speed interface, impedance matching, power routing, EMC Compliance, etc.
• Generate Engineering Documentation: Schematics, BOMs, ECNs, Test Plans, and Specifications
• Lead the electrical bring-up, debug, and validation of analog and digital designs
• Hands-on design, troubleshooting, optimization, simulation, using oscilloscopes, DMM’s, and other test equipment
• Define and execute performance tests, reliability tests, EMC testing, and field failure analysis
• Define requirements for circuit board level testing & test-coverage as well as of end-of-line functional product testing, including selection of test equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Quality, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineers, to ensure timely product development and performance
• Conduct and participate in design reviews and DFMEAs
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including collaboration with test labs and regulatory agencies
• Help provide project timelines and cost estimates
• Contribute to the development of Intellectual Property
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

• BSEE
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in concept-through-production product development
• Proficiency in electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring-up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
• Experience in product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
• Experience in microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)
• Experience with sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and design
• Strong understanding of Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols
• Knowledge of battery charging circuits and batteries
• Experience employing mitigation methods and techniques to address circuit noise, meet ESD standards, and EMC Compliance
• Knowledge of some embedded software is not required, but a plus
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze product failures, and apply test results to design improvements
• Experience using a Schematic/Layout CAD tool (Experience with Altium is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and contribute to multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential
• Flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who is a self-starter and who can work independently and as a member of a team

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

• Target base salary hiring range: $110,000 to $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

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