Advanced Electrical Engineer

Light & Wonder•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of complex embedded electrical systems and architectures for gaming platforms. This role will be responsible for architecture and circuit design, power regulation systems, digital communication interfaces, and regulatory-compliant system development, driving programs from concept development through New Product Introduction (NPI). The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, strong analytical capability, and demonstrated leadership in taking products from introduction through production release. This position also serves as a mentor to junior engineers and a subject matter expert across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in electrical system design, development, or testing
Demonstrated experience taking products from concept through NPI and production release
Experience supporting regulatory certification and compliance testing
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of embedded system architecture
Strong experience with: High-speed digital design, Power regulation and conversion systems and High-density PCB layout constraints
Proficiency with CAD and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium Designer)
Experience with advanced simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, and related analysis software)
Expertise in digital communication interfaces including: RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and USB
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of: IEC 62368 safety standard, FCC Part 15 and CE EMC requirements and ESD design and immunity standards
Experience designing for EMI mitigation, grounding strategies, shielding, filtering, and surge protection
Strong analytical and systems-level thinking
Technical leadership and architectural ownership
Deep understanding of compliance-driven design
Excellent problem-solving skills
Clear technical communication across disciplines
Ownership mindset with ability to drive projects to completion

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries (gaming, medical, telecom, industrial, etc.)
Experience leading compliance testing and interacting with certification bodies
Background in system-level power distribution and protection design
Experience mentoring engineering teams
Familiarity with manufacturing validation and production support processes
Experience with gaming, electronic table games (ETG), or casino hardware systems is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Lead the design, modeling, and simulation of embedded electrical systems.
Develop embedded low to high-density circuit cards and power/signal conversion systems
Architect embedded system platforms including power regulation and digital communication subsystems
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance requirements (safety and EMC)
Direct technical design reviews and define electrical system requirements
Own electrical architecture decisions from concept through production
Drive technology to align with new product roadmaps
Provide technical oversight during prototype builds, regulatory testing, and production ramp
Interface with supplier management for vendor qualification and support on product launch
Provide sustainment for existing hardware products
Perform advanced electrical analysis using simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CAD platforms)
Validate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC performance, and system robustness
Design to and ensure compliance with: IEC 62368 safety standards, FCC and CE EMC requirements and ESD immunity and discharge protection standards
Support pre-compliance and formal certification testing, including documentation and remediation
Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations
Troubleshoot complex system-level issues in lab and field environments
Diagnose EMI, ESD, grounding, and safety-related issues
Implement corrective actions and drive continuous product improvement
Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices and design methodology
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, compliance, and quality teams
Serve as a subject matter expert for stakeholders and executive leadership