Principal Analog Electrical Engineer

Principal Analog Design Engineer with a track record of designing high-performance analog circuits, with some experience designing open/closed loop servo controllers. Candidates should also possess technical expertise in analog and sensor signal conditioning circuits, microprocessor systems, programmable and discrete digital logic, power supply circuitry, electrical/electronic interfacing systems, and a general understanding of systems embedded software functionality.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Low Noise Analog Circuit Design: Provide technical expertise in the development and design of low-noise analog conditioning circuits, including interface circuits for fiber optic gyros, resolver, and accelerometer sensors. Should be familiar with application of high-resolution analog to digital and digital to analog converters.
• Precision Control Systems: Designing analog circuits tailored for precision servo and motion control applications, ensuring accurate positioning and smooth operation.
• Feedback Loops: Implement low noise high accuracy feedback loops for sensors such as encoders, resolvers and fiber optic gyro’s to enable closed-loop control in servo systems, enhancing performance and accuracy.
• Motor Drive Interfaces: Create interfaces for brushed and brushless (BLDC) motor drive circuits, including power amplifiers and PWM controllers, to achieve optimal motion control in diverse applications.
• Power Supply Circuitry: Develop low and medium power point of load linear and switching power supplies to meet design requirements, optimizing efficiency and stability.
• Electrical/Electronic Interfacing: Create robust electrical/electronic interfacing systems, including CAN bus, I2C, RS422, and high-speed LVDS with considerations for good signal integrity.
• Systems Embedded Software: Possess a general understanding of systems embedded software functionality, enabling effective collaboration with software engineers and ensuring hardware-software co-design.
• Component Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate components, including operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, and passive components, based on project requirements.
• Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and procedures, and work with the engineering team to validate and characterize analog designs, resolving any issues that arise.
• PCB Layout Support: Work closely with PCB layout designers to provide guidance and support to ensure proper placement and routing of analog components.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of analog design principles, including amplifiers, filters, voltage references, and data converters
• Strong knowledge of power supply design using either linear and switching topologies
• Experience with mixed-signal design and integration
• Experience with PCB design and layout considerations for analog and power circuits.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience using oscilloscopes and other lab equipment
• Experience with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, Siemens PADS experience)

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience with Block Diagram software packages such as Visio and/or Autocad
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Experience managing outside design houses when resources are thin
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Education and Experience:

• Due to program requirements candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree
• Minimum 12 years’ experience of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Other engineering or science degree considered with strong experience in, and emphasis on, electronics design and systems