Senior Analog Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Analog Electronics Engineer for a contract position in Cambridge. The engineer will be responsible for designing and testing analog electronics, optimizing system performance, and leveraging extensive knowledge in low-noise electronics. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in electrical engineering and have a robust background in analog circuit design, enabling them to thrive in a multifaceted team environment focused on delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Analog Circuit Design or related.
• Knowledge in low-noise electronics and analog circuitry.
• Proficient in circuit simulation and system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build analog electronics.
• Conduct research and testing on hardware.
• Manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers.

Skills

Low-noise electronics

Analog-digital conversion

Analog and digital signal processing

Circuit simulation

MATLAB

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Schematic capture

Printed circuit board layout

Spice or other simulation tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Analog Electronics Engineer

Contract assignment 40 hours weekly

6-12+ months, On Site

US Active Secret Clearance

US NO Dual Citizenship

Additional Job Requirements:

· Must be local to the Cambridge office and able to support flexible in-office work.

Job Description Summary:

· A Senior Analog Electronics Engineer designs, specifies, develops, and tests analog electronics and requirements for a wide array of applications, including analog front-end, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, precision feedback systems, dc/dc conversion. They also perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of specifications and requirements of the systems.

· Job Description:

· Duties/Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and build analog electronics.
• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of hardware such as amplifiers, LDO’s, comparators, mixers, phase locked loops, and radiation hardened designs.
• Optimize system designs for low noise, performance as well as size, weight and power.
• Design new products and develop technical specifications for their production.
• Analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions and test hardware conformance to specifications.
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex analog electronics.
• Involved in business development and proposal activities.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: low-noise electronics, analog-digital conversion, methods of synchronous detection, analog and digital signal processing, phase-locked loops, high speed and precision amplifiers, discrete transistor level design.
• Designing and troubleshooting analog electronics.
• Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools.
• System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
• Understanding of applied math and physics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write detailed documentation.

Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required,
Master’s Degree .

Experience 5-7 years of experience in Analog Circuit Design or related.

Company DescriptionGCR is a technical recruiting firm. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including, Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Defense.Company DescriptionGCR is a technical recruiting firm. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including, Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Defense.