Principal Electrical Engineer

Quantum Design Inc.

10d•$150,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader for analog and mixed signal electronics across our portfolio of advanced scientific instrumentation. This role will inherit and expand upon decades of engineering expertise, becoming the primary authority for the design, performance, and reliability of the electronics that power our world-class measurement systems. As a hands-on technical leader, you will define system and circuit architectures, solve complex instrumentation challenges, and guide the development of precision electronics operating in demanding environments that combine ultra-low level signal measurement with high-speed digital systems, power electronics, and magnetic-field control. You will also lead and mentor a growing electrical engineering team, providing technical direction, design oversight, and knowledge transfer while remaining actively involved in design, troubleshooting, and product development. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys balancing deep technical problem solving with team leadership and is passionate about developing innovative electronics that enable cutting edge scientific research around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline required
Eight years of mixed-signal circuit board design experience spanning both schematic design and board layout
Two years of leading and supervising technical teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Altium Designer
Firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers across bare-metal, RTOS, and full-OS environments, plus PC-side test code for exercising instruments and their component circuits
Experience coding and debugging HDL in an FPGA environment
High-voltage (to ~20 kV), low-current (~µA) circuit design and dielectric isolation

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical lead for analog and mixed-signal electronics across Quantum Design's instrument platforms
Define board level and system level architectures for precision measurement systems, working from instrument performance requirements down to individual electronic subsystems
Design precision analog and mixed-signal circuitry, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and design validation
Develop grounding, shielding, isolation, and partitioning strategies that enable reliable measurement of low-level signals in electrically noisy environments
Lead the electrical engineering team by setting priorities, reviewing designs, mentoring engineers, and helping develop technical talent within the group
Work closely with firmware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure new designs meet overall instrument requirements
Troubleshoot complex board and system level issues, using targeted testing and analysis to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
Own EMC and electrical safety compliance for new and existing products, including diagnosing and correcting issues uncovered during testing and certification activities
Review digital, FPGA, and firmware designs to ensure they support overall system objectives and coexist successfully with sensitive analog circuitry
Modernize existing designs by addressing component obsolescence, improving manufacturability, and extending product life while preserving proven performance
Create clear technical documentation, including design decisions, analyses, test results, and implementation details that can be maintained and understood for years to come
Support manufacturing, quality, and service teams in resolving production and field issues and improving overall product reliability