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Sr Electronics Engineer

Rapiscan Systems
Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2026
Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Electronics Engineer, based out of Billerica, MA.

Rapiscan Systems, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products are used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for weapons, explosives, drugs and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations, and nuclear facilities.

As a Sr. Electronics Engineer, you will lead major aspects of the electronics system used in our broad array of scanning systems. In collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals, you will develop solutions that address each customer's unique security needs. This can range from creating interfaces for portable x-ray scanners mounted on experimental robots and drones; mobile systems that enhance security at special events such as the Superbowl; to cargo scanning systems at airports, seaports, train tracks, and the borders that help our customers identify and stop threats and illegal contraband.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a cutting-edge, cross-functional engineering team environment.
  • As one of the technical leaders of the EE team, you will be responsible for many of the following design skills:
    • Continually seek and research new technologies for integration into our products.
    • Design and develop embedded hardware and firmware for X-Ray imaging systems.
    • Design Analog circuits using OpAmps, transistors, ADC, DAC, etc.
    • Design Digital circuits using Microcontrollers, FPGAs, CPLDs, RAM & DDR memory, etc.
    • Develop Test Fixtures and/or PCB’s Designed for Test.
    • Develop HDL code using tools such as Active-HDL by ALDEC and applying applicable standards for VHDL/Verilog.
    • Prepare product documentation such as interconnects, schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB Layouts, Assembly Drawings, BOMs, etc.
    • Interpret industry codes and standards and apply them to our design. Lead efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards for our products.
    • Capture best practices and develop templates for use by the entire department.
  • Mentor junior members of the team and assist in their development.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Design and Project teams during all phases of the equipment lifecycle to carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, complexity, and cost limits.
  • Perform sustaining engineering functions to maintain and enhance existing products.
  • Support Field Service team and customers with program changes, phone support, problem-solving and troubleshooting.
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • It is the responsibility of every Rapiscan/AS&E employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering; M.S. is a plus.
  • 10 years’ design experience desired.
  • Experience with FPGA development and simulation tools required. Xilinx development tool experience required. VHDL experience is required.
  • Experience with programming / scripting languages such as C/C ; LabView a plus.
  • Experience with analog and digital circuits; microprocessor hardware, software, their respective development environment, and tools.
  • Experience with 2D CAD Electrical Schematic packages, such as Altium Designer and/or OrCAD; EPLAN is a plus.
  • Experience with industry standards such IEC, IPC, NFPA, etc.
  • Must be able to complete job responsibilities in consideration of different time zone needs such as attending late night/early morning meetings by phone and/or web to meet business needs
  • Domestic travel required, <15%. Must travel internationally and be able to acquire all necessary travel documents.

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    OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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    OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

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