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Principal Electrical Engineer – Torrance, CA

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Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Company

Intellisense Systems

Job Description

Intellisense Systems is a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in advanced military and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture novel technology solutions for ground, vehicle, maritime, and airborne applications.

We’re seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Tactical Systems Department.

Our Tactical Systems department develops cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware to support operations via air, land, or sea. Our department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information. Our products have been deployed and proven in the harshest environments on the planet, including all seven continents.

The role will work on projects such as our Integrated Weather Observation System, fuel level sensors for a variety of vehicles including the Abrams Tank, and power control electronics for RF-based aircraft navigation systems. This role will design circuit boards, develop firmware, identify and debug issues, and develop solutions while working on products from conception to production.

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field. With a flexible alternative work schedule (9/80), immediate 40-hours of paid time off, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, You’ll:

  • Design quick turn circuit boards to meet program needs using Altium with Concord Pro to manage the designs and library components.
  • Develop firmware using our Common Libraries in C for PIC microcontrollers with potential for some ARM based and FPGA development.
  • Perform peer circuit and code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to your team members.
  • Identify technical issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve the technical issues.
  • Write plans for testing hardware for fielding of prototypes with potential of transitioning prototypes to production.
  • Cooperate and communicate with the project manager and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project’s adherence to a budget.
  • Ensure the project’s compliance with the applicable Intellisense practices and performance standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Table as a Principal Electrical Engineer:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 12+ years of analog/digital circuit design with firmware development for low power standalone sensor systems.
  • Deep technical understanding and proficiency in C programming for microcontrollers.
  • Passion for electronics and hardware design with creative and critical thinking.
  • Strong E-CAD skill, preferably with Altium.
  • Experience in development/management of: Concept of operations, system design, system architecture, and requirements.
  • Ability to deliver on multiple project timelines in a fast-paced development small team environment.
  • Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting design progress during major project milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
  • Fun and open personality ready to work with a diverse team of engineers, program managers, and support staff.

Nice To Haves:

  • Technical leadership skillset or desire with potential to grow into technical supervisor.
  • Experience with MIL-STD testing.
  • Experience in leading multiple projects simultaneously while meeting milestone deliverables.
  • PIC based experience. ARM based experience is a plus.
  • Machine shop/electromechanical skills for quick prototype testing and verification.
  • Capable of producing engineering drawings and documentation with an understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
  • Experience with in-situ sensing technologies, such as environmental sensors.
  • Strong background in physics with an equal desire to learn how things work.
  • Ability to apply advanced math to develop algorithms and sensor calibrations.

What You Can Expect:

  • The ability to innovate, transition a prototype technology into a new product, and to be rewarded
  • The chance to continually work on new differing technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and potentially make an impact
  • Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful

Pay Range:

$135,000-$183,000

However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

  • Alternative Work Schedule (9/80-Alternating Fridays Off)
  • 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
  • Free Coffee, Tea, and Coldbrew
  • Great Work Perks Employee Discount Program
  • Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
  • 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

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Expected Salary

$135000 – 183000 per year

Location

Torrance, CA

Job Posting Date

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:57:47 GMT

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