Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: UrsaNav LLC

Location: Billerica, MA

About the Company:

UrsaNav is an innovative provider of RF Transmitter systems and equipment for a variety of applications including Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). We design and manufacture cutting-edge PNT equipment that is trusted by customers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a critical role designing, developing, testing, integrating, and optimizing circuits and systems including analog and digital circuits such as AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, digital control circuits and FPGAs, DSP/ARM and transceiver ICs including RS232 as well as timing and frequency generation and PLLs for UrsaNav’s PNT (positioning navigation and timing) systems. You will work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver high-performance solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop prototypes of electrical systems, including the creation of schematics, PCB layouts, and integrations with software platforms
• Collaborate with other internal Engineers to ensure seamless integration of systems and technologies
• Design circuits, A2Ds (analog to digital), ADC (analog digital converter), filters, and subsystem components
• Lead the design of complex electrical systems and components, including power supply units, signal processing circuits, communication systems, and radar technologies, adhering to industry standards
• Ensure designs meet necessary specifications and comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and simulation tools to model and refine electrical components (Altium)
• Perform rigorous analysis of electrical systems, components, and subsystems. This includes evaluating system performance, identifying weaknesses, and proposing solutions to improve efficiency and reliability
• Analyze test results from prototypes or field-tested systems to detect faults or inefficiencies. Perform troubleshooting and provide recommendations for improvements or modifications
• Lead team design reviews
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals
• Document design processes, test procedures, and technical reports
• Direct and mentor a small team of Engineers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in design, building, and testing electrical products/systems
• Solid experience developing radio receivers or similar products
• Experience in high-frequency PCB design and layout
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, RF analyzers, and network analyzers
• Experience working with A2Ds (analog to digital) and ADCs (analog digital converter)
• Proficiency in simulation and CAD tools (Altium preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
• PNT and/or RF experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with military specs and/or environmental testing preferred
• Ability to travel (no more than 20%, open to being able to when and if needed)