Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer

Goddard • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded systems for cutting-edge products. This role requires deep expertise in embedded hardware, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. This is a full-time on-site position. Occasional travel outside the Boston/San Diego Metro area may be required. Our continued growth in both market penetration and new development requires expanding our already strong engineering department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, etc.)
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing and testing for EMC.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cell, Zigbee).
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, IEC).
• Familiarity with FPGA design and VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience in product lifecycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded systems including hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware.
• Lead architecture decisions for embedded platforms and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
• Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
• Optimize power consumption, performance, and cost of embedded solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.
• Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.
• Health Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.
• Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offers 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.
• Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees