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Principal Electronics Engineer

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Intellisense Systems, Inc.

innovates what seemed impossible. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace and defense markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications. Our products have been deployed in every extreme environment on Earth! We’re seeking a

Principal Electronics Engineer

to join our growing Tactical Systems Department. Our Tactical Systems department develops cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware to support operations via air, land, or sea. This role will work on projects such as new sensing modules for our Integrated Weather Observation System, advanced sensors and electronics for military vehicles, and power control electronics for RF-based aircraft navigation systems. This role will design circuit boards, develop firmware, identify and debug issues, and test solutions for a variety of products from conception to production. Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

Lead projects and design quick-turn circuit boards to meet program needs using Altium with Concord Pro to manage the designs and library components. Develop firmware using our Common Libraries in C for PIC microcontrollers and VHDL or Verilog for FPGAs. Potential for some ARM based development. Develop and review technical data packages for assigned projects. Write plans for testing hardware for fielding of prototypes with potential of transitioning prototypes to production. Ensure the project's compliance with the applicable Intellisense practices and performance standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Peer Review & Project Support:

Perform peer circuit and code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to your team members. Mentor junior colleagues and help troubleshoot problems across multiple software projects across multiple platforms. Identify technical issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve the technical issues. Collaborate and communicate with project managers and other project participants, and partner with other senior engineers to ideate development strategies that deliver innovative solutions within project budgets. Requirements:

Technical Skills:

B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 12+ years of analog/digital circuit design with firmware development for low power standalone sensor systems. Deep technical understanding and proficiency in C programming for microcontrollers and VHDL/Verilog for firmware. Strong E-CAD skill, preferably with Altium. Experience in development/management of: Concept of operations, system design, system architecture, and requirements. People & Communication Skills:

Ability to deliver on multiple project timelines in a fast-paced, small team environment. Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting design progress during major project milestones. Fun and open personality ready to work with a diverse team of engineers, program managers, and support staff. Nice To Haves:

Technical leadership skillset or desire with potential to grow into technical supervisor. Experience with MIL-STD-810 and -461 testing. Experience in leading multiple projects simultaneously while meeting milestone deliverables. PIC based experience. ARM based experience is a plus. Machine shop/electromechanical skills for quick prototype testing and verification. Experience with in-situ sensing technologies, such as environmental sensors. Strong background in physics with an equal desire to learn how things work. Ability to apply advanced math to develop algorithms and sensor calibrations. What You Can Expect:

The ability to innovate, transition a prototype technology into a new product, and to be rewarded. The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs. Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful. Pay Range:

$160,000-$195,000. However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits:

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day) 10 paid holidays 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period) Free Coffee, Tea, and Coldbrew Great Work Perks Employee Discount Program Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade) 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone or by email.

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