Electrical Engineer II

Job Summary :

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical design of FPGA, board, and system-level hardware, as well as managing the electronic component database supply chain lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with interdepartmental teams-including design engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing-to create modular product configurations and support product integration and testing. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of electronic components, and the communication skills necessary for customer-facing technical support.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Electrical design of FPGA, board, and system-level hardware. Support PWB layout activities.
• Manage the electronic component database supply chain lifecycle (PCNs, EOL, LTB, etc.).
• Create modular product configurations per customer requirements.
• Support product integration, verification, and validation testing.
• Support the creation of engineering and production documentation including requirements and design specifications, test plans, and test procedures.
• Provide engineering technical support to the manufacturing department and external customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The applicant MUST have the following qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree (Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering) with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience in Component Engineering and electronic product design.
• Thorough understanding of electronic component parameters and data sheets.
• Experience in design of embedded microprocessor systems.
• FPGA design experience using a hardware description language.
• Schematic capture experience (Altium preferred).
• Experience in debugging electronic hardware and embedded software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing skills (system specifications, test procedures, test reports).
• Clear interpersonal communicator with strong verbal communication skills in customer-facing situations.
• Ability to collaborate with interdepartmental teams (design engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Desirable Experience:

• Experience using data intelligence tools to perform component risk analysis, manage part obsolescence, monitor PCN alerts, and verify BOM health (SiliconExpert, Altium, Z2Data, etc.).
• Experience conducting root cause analysis to determine the underlying cause of component failures.
• Reliability engineering including parts stress analysis, reliability predictions (MTBF), and Failure Mode Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Experience in the design and development of precise time and frequency reference systems.
• Network design experience including Ethernet and network time protocols (NTP/PTP/PTTI).
• Active Security Clearance.

Mental Qualifications:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data sheets, electronic component parameters, and schematic designs. Effectively solves complex technical problems and conducts root-cause analysis on component failures.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to conduct root cause analysis and debug complex electronic hardware and embedded software.
• Information Processing : Ability to evaluate component risk, part obsolescence, and bill-of-materials (BOM) health data.
• Attention to Detail : Precision in writing technical system specifications, test plans, and reliability predictions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to articulate engineering concepts and complex technical data into clear documentation and customer-facing verbal explanations. Seamlessly coordinate with interdepartmental teams, such as purchasing and manufacturing.
• Independent Judgment: Work efficiently with minimal supervision as a self-motivated engineer.
• Statistical Analysis: Conduct reliability predictions (MTBF) and stress analysis (FMECA).

Physical Traits and Abilities:

• Fine Motor Skills: Utilize computer peripherals for precise schematic capture and PWB layout support.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to read data sheets, perform PWB layout reviews, and inspect miniature hardware circuitry.
• Tactile Hardware Debugging: Safely operate laboratory test equipment to debug physical electronic hardware.
• Stationary Work: Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during design, documentation, and system specification writing.
• Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient for operating computer equipment, laboratory testing tools, and handling small components.
• Mobility & Lifting : Occasional moving about the facility and lifting or positioning electronic test equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or provide a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or provide a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

On-Site Presence : This position is 100% on-site at our facility.

Setting : Work is performed split between a standard office environment and an engineering electronics laboratory.

Hazards : Exposure to typical electronics lab environments, including static-sensitive equipment, soldering fumes, and low-voltage electrical systems.

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations - EOE/Disability/Veteran

ADA Statement : FEI-Zyfer is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Accommodation Requests : If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.