Senior Electrical Engineer

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.