Senior Project Engineer

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber. Our clients are world leaders in their industries, spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced medical devices. The role involves driving electronics and embedded systems from concept to production while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance ISO 13485, and successful product launches. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with contract manufacturers (CMs) to support design transfer, production builds, and troubleshooting.

This critical, hands-on role in Product Development and Engineering is based in Torrance, CA, and is not a remote or hybrid position. We offer a fast-paced, high impact and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth within BCI. Veterans welcome!

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead electronics and embedded system development across the full product lifecycle — from concept, architecture, and design through to testing, validation, and manufacturing transfer
• Collaborating with Production, Marketing, and Sales for product requirements, releases, supports, and testing
• Conduct design review including schematics and PCB layouts and FW for embedded systems, video/audio signal chains, and power subsystems
• Work closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) daily to ensure product designs are implemented correctly and manufacturing aligns with specifications
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
• Be a key contributor to the preparation of successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and technical volume write ups
• Support and drive root cause analysis and resolution for design, validation, and field issues
• Create and maintain documentation required for design history files (DHF)
  
  

Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 7 years of experience in electronic hardware and embedded systems design.
• Knowledgeable in high-speed video/audio/data transmission, switching, and/or processing for products such as video analyzers, video scalers, video matrix switchers, video wall, etc. are highly desired
• Hands-on experience with schematics (Altium Designer or equivalent), and PCB layout
• Experience with CPLD, FPGA, and Microprocessor programming and coding
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, analog/digital design, and debugging using lab instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Prior experience in ISO 13485 environment. Demonstrable past capabilities in solving complex video design problems
  
  

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & KNOWLEDGE

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, preferred
• Prior experience in FDA-regulated product development
• Experience with medical-grade video and audio signal processing (e.g., HDMI, SDI, audio ADC/DAC, compression)
• Understanding of power system design, including DC-DC converters, LDOs, and isolated supplies for medical equipment
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or low-latency firmware development
• Knowledge of Network configuration and setup
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
  
  

SKILLS, ABILITIES, & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, organizational, time and risk management skills, and analytical abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment and work extended hours (as needed).
• Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 Week sick pay
• 10 company holidays
• Group Life Insurance
  
  

PAY RANGE:

• 120,000 - $150,000 annual base salary
  
  

Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

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