Electrical Engineer III - Communications

About the role

At OTTO Engineering, we design and build innovative communications and power-management products used by Public Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. The Electrical Engineer III role involves designing advanced circuitry for these products, working across the full development cycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle development — Drive design, bring-up, HW/SW integration, factory support, validation, and customer support.
• Own component selection — Specify and evaluate components for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Design digital systems — Architect interface logic, sensors, peripherals, microprocessors, memory, and connectivity.
• Develop audio circuitry — Work with A/D and D/A converters, audio power amps, op-amps, and signal-chain components.
• Engineer advanced analog circuits — Filters, FETs, linear/switch-mode power supplies, battery monitoring, and charging.
• Validate product performance — Test, analyze, and document performance to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support existing products — Implement updates, troubleshoot issues, and assist factory and field teams.
• Create production-ready documentation — Generate schematics (Altium), BOMs, ECNs, test plans, and specifications.
• Guide PCB design — Provide direction on routing, high-speed interfaces, impedance control, power distribution, and EMC compliance.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting — Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, and lab equipment to debug and refine designs.
• Define and execute testing — Lead performance, reliability, EMC, and failure-analysis testing.
• Establish production test requirements — Define board-level and end-of-line test strategies and select appropriate equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally — Work with Sales, Quality, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Drive design reviews — Participate in design reviews and DFMEAs to ensure robust, high-quality designs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance — Coordinate with test labs and agencies to meet industry standards.
• Support project planning — Help define timelines and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Take on evolving challenges — Contribute to additional engineering tasks as projects grow and shift.
• Affords other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• BSEE degree
• U.S. Citizen
• 5+ years of concept-to-production experience
• Expertise in digital, analog, and audio circuit design — Including bring-up and HW/SW integration.
• Microprocessor interface experience — SDIO, I²C, SPI, RS-232, UART, JTAG, parallel/serial interfaces.
• Sensor and audio subsystem knowledge — GPS, accelerometers, IMUs, speakers, microphones.
• Connectivity proficiency — Strong understanding of Bluetooth, USB, and related protocols.
• Battery-system knowledge — Charging circuits, battery technologies, and power-management fundamentals.
• EMC/ESD mitigation experience — Designing for noise reduction, compliance, and robustness.
• Embedded software familiarity (a plus, not required)
• Failure-analysis capability — Diagnose issues, interpret test results, and drive design improvements.
• CAD proficiency — Schematic/layout tools; Altium preferred.
• Strong execution discipline — Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Independent, results-oriented problem solver — Flexible, proactive, and effective in both solo and team environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Digital, Analog, and Audio Circuit Design
• SDIO, I²C, SPI, RS-232, UART, JTAG, parallel/serial interfaces
• GPS, Accelerometers, IMUs, Speakers, Microphones
• Bluetooth, USB, and related protocols
• Schematic/Layout Tools; Altium Preferred

Skills

• Technical Depth
• Initiative
• Ability to Work Independently or as Part of a Team
• Resolving Field and Production Issues
• Influencing Overall Project Direction

Benefits

• Profit Sharing Bonus - Distributed twice a year.
• Vacation: 80 hours
• Health Insurance - HMO Plan, Standard PPO Plan, Enhanced PPO Plan, High Deducible PPO Plan, FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Dental Insurance - Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Life Insurance - Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company Picnic
• Holiday Party
• OTTO Celebrations Throughout the Year!

Pay

Target base salary hiring range: $90,000 to $105,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

Equal Opportunity Employer

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran