Senior Electrical Engineer at Digital Prospectors

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Windsor, CT (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite)
Length: Direct Hire

Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in electrical engineering and embedded system design to make an impact on cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing and optimizing sensing technologies for user interface devices and network interface electrical design. The role requires proficiency in low-noise analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout techniques, and the ability to work on embedded systems running on Linux and Android platforms. If you are a creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we would love to hear from you today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing support in their daily tasks and identifying growth opportunities.
• Review and provide feedback on their work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Design digital and analog circuits, components, and subsystems, including detailed specifications and analysis.
• Develop circuit, component, subsystem, and equipment interfaces, and generate procurement specifications.
• Assemble prototypes for circuit interconnection or subsystem integration.
• Define design objectives, specifications, and resource requirements for projects.
• Recommend testing strategies, control measures, and appropriate equipment for product validation.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and marketing teams to ensure smooth project execution and deliverables.
• Lead design reviews and technical meetings to ensure thorough evaluation of all design elements.
• Address anomalies encountered during production, manufacturing, testing, and customer deployments.
• Stay updated on advancements in electrical engineering techniques and methodologies.
• Monitor and track project status, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Develop proposals detailing cost, schedules, and technical approaches.
• Manage personal workload and electrical engineering tasks effectively.
• Maintain and support existing electrical network infrastructure and production tools.
• Provide support for production processes, including toolsets and networks.
• Foster a positive work environment, demonstrating initiative, integrity, and resilience under pressure.
• Act as a mentor and instructor for team members, ensuring project and departmental goals are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and testing embedded hardware systems that support Linux and Android OS.
• Proficiency with PCB design CAD tools (i.e., OrCAD and PADS).
• Solid understanding of DC power supply topologies (i.e., Buck, Boost, SEPIC, Flyback, LDO) and hands-on circuit design experience.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and their integration into embedded systems.
• Ability to select appropriate components and design circuits based on voltage, current, size, and cost considerations.
• Expertise in microprocessor and microcontroller-based low-noise analog and digital circuit design.
• Advanced knowledge of PCB layout techniques to mitigate EMI and implement power-saving strategies for battery-operated circuits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in designing embedded systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to work with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage tasks effectively.
• Experience working with biometric systems (i.e., fingerprint readers, facial recognition technology) is a plus.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

Come see why DPC has achieved:

• 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 ‘Employee’s Choice - Best Places to Work’ by Glassdoor.
• Voted ‘Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For’ seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.

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