Staff Electrical Engineer

Particle Measuring Systems

Staff Electrical Engineer leading low-noise analog, digital, laser, and sensor innovation for Particle Measuring Systems’ particle-monitoring equipment. Guiding multidisciplinary development, testing, architecture, and engineering teams.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNiwot • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analog and opto-electronics circuit design, with a strong focus on low-noise detection systems and laser-based measurement technologies. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and develop innovative solutions while ensuring high standards in engineering processes and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analog Circuit DesignOpto-Electronics ExperienceSchematic Capture and PCB DesignTechnical LeadershipMentoring and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Analog Circuit DesignOpto-ElectronicsLow-Noise DetectionTransimpedance AmplifiersAnalog Circuit SimulatorsHigh-Speed Digital Layout DesignAdvanced Circuit TestingSmall-Signal AnalysisCMOS Imager DesignEMC Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEffective CoachingMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Siemens Xpedition/EDMPCB Design Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Detection SystemsLaser-Based MeasurementTechnical DocumentationContinuous ImprovementTradeoff Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of high-sensitivity, low-noise detection systems and stable laser-based measurement technologies
Develop approaches for detecting increasingly smaller particles across diverse applications and media
Serve as a technical leader across multiple projects and influence product design and engineering standards
Evaluate electronic circuit performance and develop testing methodologies
Conduct tradeoff analyses of technologies, components, and system architectures
Investigate off-the-shelf technologies and determine where custom solutions provide strategic value
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand application requirements and use cases
Develop proposals and research emerging technologies and innovative sensing approaches
Prepare design documentation, technical reports, test plans, and engineering specifications
Mentor and coach electrical engineers and technicians
Participate in design reviews, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Evaluate engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field
15+ years of analog or opto-electronics circuit design experience
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB designs for noise and EMC
Experience with lasers and opto-electronics
Experience with PIN diodes, PMT, APD, and SiAPD photo-detectors
Experience with low-noise transimpedance amplifiers and high-sensitivity detection
Experience using analog circuit simulators
Understanding of analog and high-speed digital layout design
Experience with advanced circuit test and evaluation methods
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Ability to write clear and concise reports, summarize data, and create technical documents
Effective coaching and mentoring skills for early-career electrical engineers and technicians
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred
Experience with Siemens Xpedition/EDM PCBA design application preferred
Experience with low-noise analog amplifier designs, including stability and noise analysis preferred
Small-signal analysis and design of single- and multistage differential amplifiers preferred
Understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit simulations preferred
Design experience using CMOS imagers, including camera specifications and frame capture, preferred
Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, FSA, onsite clinic for Colorado employees, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition programs
Employee assistance programs
Profit sharing
Paid company holidays and paid time off
Short- and long-term disability programs
Relocation assistance for many positions
Non-smoking campus
Onsite clinic emphasizing health and well-being