Principal Systems Engineer
Daedalus · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the research, selection, design, development and modification of digital and analog hardware, software, systems, and electrical components.
- Lead the conceptualization, selection, and execution of system design approaches in coordination with other interdisciplinary team members.
- Lead the development of a variety of approaches to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and other requirements for new or improved products.
- Create project schedules and resource budgets.
- Interact with clients in both formal and informal settings, email, and conference calls.
- Create CAD schematics, PCB layouts, and detailed documentation for new products.
- Select appropriate prototyping methods, procure and assemble prototype circuit boards.
- Conduct testing of existing and prototype product designs to diagnose issues and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired results.
- Drive outside resources such as PCB prototype houses and contract manufacturers to support overall team goals.
- Make prudent, clever, careful, successful, and decisive design choices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering or related field preferred.
- Fourteen (14) or more years experience in either hardware or software development and design.
- Mastery of the use of analysis tools such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, lab-type power supplies, serial port communications, and logic analyzers.
- If the candidate has a primarily hardware background, mastery of at least 1 electronic CAD system, Altium preffered.
- If the candidate has a primarily software background, extensive experience in embedded software development for a variety of microcontroller families in C and/or C++.
- Possess excellent hands-on electro-mechanical aptitude and wide-ranging knowledge a variety of electronic systems.
- Previous experience working for a Product Development Firm is a plus.
- Must possess excellent skills in both spoken and written English.
Additional Details
This is an in-office position with flexible working hours. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and capability. The position is open to US citizens, permanent residents, or those with authorization to work in the US. Please apply and follow up through the link below. Include message in body describing the primary reasons you are a fit for this position. Include resume, portfolio, and any other relevant materials via link or .pdf, Word or .ppt attachment. Digital applications only; mailed or delivered materials will not be reviewed or returned. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples.