Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer with strong design capabilities and foundational analog experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in embedded system development, schematic and PCB design, and system-level troubleshooting. This role focuses on hardware and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic and PCB design.
• Troubleshoot systems down to the component level.
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting.
• Utilize schematic design tools, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Work with STM32 microcontrollers and Altium Designer.
• Participate in and run design reviews.
• Produce prototypes from concepts.
• Build upon previous designs while considering years of experience in FPGA and embedded C.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical engineering and electrical design.
• Experience with digital circuits and digital design.
• Familiarity with schematic design tools and PCB design.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems to the component level.
• Experience with STM32 microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of mixed signal design, though the focus is not heavily on analog.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus but not required.
• Ability to adapt previous designs and enhance them further.

Work Environment

Work on-site at a state-of-the-art facility in Santa Clara. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 7am and 9am, accommodating an 8-hour shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract-to-hire position based out of Santa Clara, California.