Principal Electrical Engineer

Lead embedded hardware engineering work across space orbital, lunar, aerospace, and defense programs, from product definition through qualification and release.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee micro-controller operated digital and analog electronics following established ESI Motion methodologies and processes
• Lead root cause corrective actions as assigned
• Recommend and implement hardware solutions and improved practices
• Guide engineering activities for packaging and board layout
• Lead feedback discussions for hardware requirements tied to design, time, feasibility, and related topics
• Provide technical guidance to support development of complete systems (hardware and software)
• Own product design and development from start to finish, including product definition, design, parts selection, and qualification
• Formulate product designs using scientific analysis and mathematical models
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as specifications, schematics, layouts, BOMs, and qualification reports
• Interface with customers to determine and define requirements
• Document test plans and test results; lead and design test stand equipment
• Coordinate and execute hardware releases, version upgrades, and custom interfaces using company quality assurance practices
• Create and review design and product information for technical accuracy, including manuals and brochures
• Consult with engineering staff to evaluate hardware-software interfaces and align with system operational and performance requirements
• Lead teams in product definition and review activities
• Plan, manage, and execute multiple activities while maintaining quality requirements, budget costs, and schedule milestones
• Lead and mentor other team members

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in electronics design
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced application of electrical and software engineering concepts
• Advanced design, analysis, and testing of micro-controller operated digital and analog electronics
• Embedded systems software design experience
• Experience with IGBTs, Mosfets, and other power drivers and current sensors
• Release management and document control
• Application lifecycle management
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuits
• Proficiency with A/D and D/A converters
• Experience with a Schematic Capture tool
• Background in digital signal processing, control systems, and digital filters
• TCP/IP and C+/C++ knowledge is a plus
• Sensorless motor control knowledge is a plus
• Project management methodologies knowledge is a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Worst Case Circuit Analysis capability
• Hands-on, “get it done” attitude
• Strong communication and leadership ability
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
• Creativity and self-motivation to solve unique and complex technical problems
• Desire to lead teams and be promoted to higher levels of responsibility
• Knowledge of Microsoft products including Windows 7, Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• U.S. citizen or U.S. person

Technologies

• micro-controller operated digital and analog electronics
• IGBTs, Mosfets, current sensors
• A/D and D/A converters
• Schematic Capture tool
• Digital Signal processing
• control systems
• digital filters
• TCP/IP
• C+/C++
• Sensorless motor control
• Microsoft products
• Windows 7, Word, Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Location: Simi Valley, CA (onsite)

Salary: USD 180,000 per yearly