Senior R&D Electrical Engineer

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Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer to join their team. The Senior R&D Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of innovative, complex electronic systems for new products. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience with advanced technologies, and a proven track record of delivering successful products to market. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet performance, cost, and quality targets while adhering to project timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Independently conceive, design, and develop innovative electronic systems for new products.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Manage complex projects from concept through production, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and rigorous testing to validate product designs.

• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and test reports.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical engineering issues during development and production.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing) to ensure successful product development.

• Identify opportunities to improve product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D electrical design engineering, preferably in consumer product design.

• Strong expertise in digital signal processing, embedded systems, and analog circuit design.

• Proficiency in programming such as C/C++, Verilog, or VHDL.

• Experience with phased array and beamforming algorithms, acoustic or sonar instrumentation, and translating functional requirements into system specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools and methodologies.

Specific technical skills:

• Fixed point arithmetic programming.

• Phased Array and Beamforming Algorithms.

• Acoustic or sonar instrumentation and applications.

• Digital Signal Processing concepts and algorithms.

• Verilog or VHDL programming for Signal Processing algorithms in FPGAs.

• C/C++ programming.

• MATLAB programming.

• Embedded systems design and debugging.

• Analog sensor instrumentation.

• Schematic reading and drawing.

• Product development process, financial modeling, and timeline management.

• Manufacturing processes and tooling.

• Design analysis, simulation, and testing tools.