Electrical Engineer

Hamilton Company

Electrical Engineer at Hamilton Company developing precision instrumentation in life sciences. Responsible for electronics design, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analog and digital circuitry design, embedded firmware development, and PCB layout for precision measurement systems. Proficient in regulatory compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust electronic solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analog Circuit DesignEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentPCB Design Tools (Altium Designer, KiCad)Regulatory Standards (FCC, CE, UL)Microcontroller Platforms (AVR, STM32, ARM Cortex)

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Hard Skills

Analog Circuit DesignEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentPCB LayoutSignal Integrity AnalysisNoise ManagementData ProcessingElectrical TestingComponent SelectionRegulatory ComplianceOptical Sensing Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerKiCadLTSpiceOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersPrecision MultimetersI2CSPIUARTUSB

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesScientific InstrumentationBiotechEMC/EMI EvaluationDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for TestabilityWireless CommunicationLED Drive CircuitsPhotodetector AmplifiersMulti-Wavelength Optical Sensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LAMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and validate analog and digital circuitry for precision absorbance measurement systems, including photodetector amplifiers, LED drive circuits, gas-discharge and arc lamp power supplies, and multi-wavelength optical sensing electronics
Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers managing sensor acquisition, data processing, and wireless/USB communication
Conduct electrical and functional testing, including noise analysis, signal integrity, EMC/EMI evaluation, and regulatory pre-compliance testing
Collaborate with mechanical and optical engineers to integrate electronics into compact, environmentally robust enclosures suitable for anaerobic chambers, incubators, and field use
Perform PCB layout, including noise management, impedance control, and thermal management
Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) activities, working with contract manufacturers and suppliers
Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues at the board and system level throughout development and production
Maintain detailed design documentation including schematics, BOMs, design history files, and test protocols
Assist in the selection and qualification of electrical components and subassemblies
Support regulatory submissions (FCC, CE, UL) as needed
Contribute to product roadmap planning and provide engineering input on new product concepts
Perform ad-hoc engineering tasks as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Engineering leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred
3+ years of experience in hardware/electronics design, preferably in medical devices, scientific instrumentation, or biotech
Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent) and EDA simulation tools (LTSpice or equivalent)
Experience with analog circuit design: transimpedance amplifiers, low-noise signal conditioning, ADC interfaces, and power management
Experience with embedded microcontroller platforms (AVR, STM32, ARM Cortex, or similar) and firmware development in C/C++
Familiarity with optical sensing systems, photodiodes, and LED drive circuits is strongly preferred
Knowledge of internal and external digital communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, ZigBee, Bluetooth/BLE
Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and precision multimeters
Familiarity with regulatory standards (FCC Part 15, CE marking, IEC 61010) preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.