Principal Electrical Engineer
LayerZero Power Systems
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Aurora • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $185,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design and development of analog and digital circuit boards, including schematic, PCB layout, and component selection
- Develop and implement embedded software for circuit board systems, focusing on efficient programming of microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other embedded platforms
- Apply cutting-edge research and development techniques to solve complex engineering challenges in circuit design and embedded systems
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in hardware and software development
- Direct thorough testing, validation, and optimization of circuit board designs and embedded software, ensuring high reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability
- Drive innovation by researching and incorporating the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of circuit boards into final products
- Write detailed design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports, adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop advanced simulations and models for circuit and system performance
- Contribute to the planning and execution of R&D projects, including project scope, timeline, and resource allocation
- Present research findings, technical updates, and design reviews to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Stay up to date with advancements in electrical engineering, embedded systems, and circuit board design through continuous professional development
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in electronic product lifecycle from concept capture through end-of-life
- A minimum of 10 years’ hands-on experience in electronics design
- Experience with GaN-based power electronics design is highly desired
- Deep understanding of both digital and analog circuit design, power management, and thermal analysis
- Strong research background with the ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical, real-world solutions
- Experience debugging, testing, and validating complex circuit boards and embedded systems
- Proven track record of managing complex technical projects from inception to completion, including time and resource management
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering; PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is STRONGLY PREFERRED
Benefits
- Competitive pay with performance incentives
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- 3 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
analog circuit designdigital circuit designPCB layoutembedded software developmentmicrocontrollersFPGAsGaN-based power electronics designthermal analysiscircuit testingcircuit validation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcollaborationproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationresearchdocumentationpresentation
Certifications
Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering