Lead the electrical architecture of cutting‑edge electro‑optical instruments, spanning analog, mixed‑signal, and digital subsystems.
Design precision analog front‑ends for photodiodes, PMTs, and other detectors—TIAs, low‑noise amplification, filtering, and dynamic range optimization.
Develop ultra‑low‑noise signal acquisition systems, including ADC selection, sampling strategies, grounding, and shielding.
Architect power‑efficient electronics optimized for long‑duration, battery‑powered subsea deployments.
Design and prototype PCBs, including schematic capture, component selection, and design reviews.
Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure signal integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding strategy, and thermal performance.
Develop electrical interfaces for LEDs, lasers, spectrometers, detectors, and optical drivers.
Support embedded firmware development for acquisition, control, and calibration workflows.
Integrate optical and electronic subsystems to achieve exceptional signal‑to‑noise and measurement accuracy.
Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure electronics thrive in pressure housings and harsh subsea environments.
Conduct lab and field testing, validate performance, and lead root‑cause analysis when needed.
Explore emerging technologies that can elevate accuracy, reduce power consumption, or unlock new sensing capabilities.
Contribute to the architecture of next‑generation oceanographic instrumentation.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or closely related field.
5+ years of experience designing precision analog and mixed-signal electronics, preferably for sensor systems.
Strong expertise in:
Low-noise analog circuit design
Photodiode and optical detector signal conditioning
Transimpedance amplifiers and precision amplification
Mixed-signal data acquisition systems
ADC/DAC integration
Experience designing high-reliability electronic systems for harsh or remote environments.
Familiarity with PCB design processes, signal integrity considerations, grounding strategies, and EMI mitigation.
Strong data analysis and debugging skills using laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
Ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Experience with optical sensing technologies such as fluorescence, absorption, scattering, or radiometry.
Familiarity with embedded firmware development for sensor electronics.
Experience designing low-power instrumentation for battery-powered or remote deployments.
Knowledge of oceanographic instrumentation or environmental sensing systems.

Benefits

Permissive PTO
Flexible working hours
Professional onboarding and training options
Powerful team looking forward to working with you
Career coaching and development opportunities
Health benefits
401(k)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

analog circuit designmixed-signal electronicslow-noise amplificationtransimpedance amplifiersdata acquisition systemsADC integrationPCB designsignal integrityEMI mitigationembedded firmware development

Soft Skills

collaborationdata analysisdebuggingcross-disciplinary teamworkproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershiproot-cause analysistestinginnovation

Certifications

MS in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical EngineeringMS in PhysicsPhD in Physics