Jr. Electrical Engineer

Astrodyne TDI•Hackettstown, NJ

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Astrodyne TDI is seeking an entry-level, hands-on Jr. Electrical Engineer for its multidisciplinary Embedded Hardware team in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The role focuses on analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller-based hardware, PCB development, prototype board bring-up, and hardware verification. Under the guidance of a Principal Engineer, the engineer will help translate product requirements into schematics and tested hardware, collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware–firmware integration, and support designs through production introduction. The engineer will work with analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and printed circuit boards, contributing to power conversion and control products. The role involves taking designs from schematics and prototypes through verification and production introduction, in collaboration with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and test professionals. The position is 100% onsite in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Foundational understanding of analog and digital electronics, circuit design principles, and microcontroller-based systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, component datasheets, and technical documentation.
Interest in hands-on laboratory work, prototype development, testing, and hardware troubleshooting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across engineering and production teams.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, academic project, or other hands-on experience involving embedded hardware, PCB design, or electronics testing.
Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, and power supplies.
Exposure to microcontrollers, communication interfaces, circuit simulation, or hardware–firmware integration.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing analog and digital circuits for microcontroller-based control boards, including signal conditioning, power regulation, and communication interfaces.
Prepare schematics and bills of materials (BOMs); support PCB layout and design reviews, including component placement, routing, grounding, and mechanical fit.
Evaluate component datasheets, ratings, availability, and design margins; assist with circuit simulation, component stress analysis, and reliability documentation.
Perform prototype board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware using laboratory test equipment; verify circuit operation against design requirements.
Help develop and execute hardware verification and reliability test plans; document results, investigate failures, and support corrective actions.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, BOMs, PCB design files, drawings, test reports, and engineering change notices.
Collaborate with firmware engineers on pin assignments, peripheral interfaces, programming and debug connections, and hardware–firmware integration.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production teams with hardware release, manufacturing transfer, test procedures, and troubleshooting.
Work with technicians, mechanical engineers, and other project team members to assemble, evaluate, and refine embedded hardware prototypes.
Participate in design reviews, communicate technical findings and risks, and implement design changes under the guidance of Principal and Senior Engineers.