Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to become an integral part of our team! You will assist in the research, design and development of electrical components and systems. 

The Opportunity

Are you a visionary engineer who thrives in the "gray area" between a whiteboard concept and a functional product? FinishLinePDS is seeking a  Senior R&D Electrical Engineer to lead our hardware design group.

In this role, you won't just be executing designs; you will be defining them. You will lead the transition from fundamental research to scalable, high-performance hardware.

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Lead the electrical design and architectural definition of complex systems, balancing power, performance, cost, and thermal constraints.
• Full-Life Cycle Design: Own the process from initial schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout to bring-up, debugging, and design validation.
• Advanced R&D: Conduct feasibility studies and rapid prototyping for emerging technologies. Solve deep technical challenges in signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and power management.
• Mentorship: Serve as a technical lead, guiding junior engineers and technicians through complex design reviews and troubleshooting sessions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Firmware, Mechanical, and Industrial Design teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and install electrical components and systems 
• Assess and modify existing power distribution systems
• Troubleshoot relay and data system designs
• Research and document relay test results
• Track project time lines to complete tasks on schedule 
• Ensure reliable operation of equipment

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Technical Requirements

• Expertise in PCB Design: Mastery of Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar EDA tools for high-density, high-speed digital and analog designs.
• Power Electronics: Deep experience in DC-DC converter design, battery management systems (BMS), or low-power optimization.
• Signal Integrity: Proficiency in high-speed interface design (USB 3.2, PCIe, DDR4/5, or MIPI) and simulation tools like SPICE or HyperLynx.
• Validation: Advanced skills with lab equipment, including MSO oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and RF spectrum analyzers.
• Education: BSEE required (MSEE or PhD preferred). 8+ years of experience in an R&D or product development environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
• Familiarity with electrical diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of relay design standards
• Excellent root cause analysis skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

The Ideal Candidate

• You are comfortable with  ambiguity and can pivot quickly when R&D testing reveals new data.
• You have a  portfolio of products that have successfully moved from the lab to high-volume manufacturing.
• You are a  clear communicator who can explain complex electrical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.

To provide small businesses in niche markets with outstanding product development services that they could never expect to achieve alone. Small businesses are the financial engine that drives the economy, and they deserve the best.

Company Description

To provide small businesses in niche markets with outstanding product development services that they could never expect to achieve alone. Small businesses are the financial engine that drives the economy, and they deserve the best.