Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an EE Staff Hardware Engineer to join their Design Concept Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves working on cutting-edge features with complex hardware, sensors, and software, focusing on product-differentiating, customer-facing designs and circuits for new product features and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in printed circuit board design, schematics, and layout, with a portfolio of shipping products they have developed from specification to testing. The position requires knowledge of DC-to-DC converters, high-speed digital signaling, common data buses (I2C, SPI), and analog circuit design. Experience with overseas contract manufacturers (CMs) and production processes is preferred. This is an on-site position, 5 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience with board design
Experience working with Altium eCAD tools
Experience working with contract manufacturers and OEMs
Knowledge of DC/DC converters, transmission lines, common Data buses, analog circuits, board design and layout best practices
Experience in technical leadership

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience with Systems/HW architectures experience
Python scripting experience
C/C++ coding experience
Design experience using microprocessors and digital logic
Knowledge in display, audio and camera technologies
Experience in motors and encoders
Experience using SI tools such as hyperlink
Experience in ethernet networking
Experience in automotive design (AECxxx, CAN, LIN, T1S)
Experience with validation testing and production design processes

Responsibilities

Electrical Design – Schematic and layout of key electrical boards, and providing guidance to JDM/OEMs on executing designs.
Bring Up and validation – Bring up designs done in-house and at JDM/OEM. Test designs for reliability and validity. Implement changes to address issues found.
Rapid Prototyping – Create quick, simple designs to execute design vision using off-the-shelf parts. Understand tradeoffs for velocity and mitigate risks.
System Integration – Work with other engineering teams to integrate electrical designs into vehicles.
Influence design decisions - Help define electrical architecture and execution.