Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer
Onsite (Every other Friday off)

Compensation: $150k-$175k/year + 401k & Full Benefits
Near Van Nuys, California



Company Summary:
Based in the vibrant city of Van Nuys, California, our client specializes in designing and manufacturing military-grade electronic equipment, primarily for aerospace and defense applications. Their products often include rugged monitors, power supplies, video distribution systems, and other specialized equipment that can operate reliably in demanding environments. These products are typically designed to meet the strict standards and requirements of military and defense operations.



Position Summary:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be instrumental in leading our engineering projects, focusing on FPGA and PCB design and layout for high-speed electronic circuits. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of electronic systems, from design to implementation, requiring strong technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving technical excellence and innovation within the Space/Defense sectors.



Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in FPGA design (Verilog/System Verilog, IP Cores, Test Bench Development, Timing Closure).
• Expertise in PCB design including RF design, signal conditioning, and power distribution circuits.
• Strong experience in PCB layout (materials selection, board stack up) with knowledge of IPC standards.
• Familiarity with environmental testing methods (thermal, vibration, EMC/EMI).
• Experience with interface protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, Ethernet).
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits and FPGA firmware.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Experience with Altium Designer
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Understanding of video formats (SDI, NTSC, PAL, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort).
• Familiarity with Aerospace and Defense standards (DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810).
• This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned electrical engineer to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment.
• US Citizenship is required.