Electrical Engineer

Micro-Air, LLC; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro-Air designs and manufactures total control systems for marine and land-based industries. The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, and support embedded software, mobile applications, and hardware-integrated systems across the product lifecycle.

You will work on embedded software in C/C++, program LCD touch panels, develop wireless interfaces (BLE, Wi‑Fi, RF, IR) and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1–3 years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C programming language.
• Experience with PCB layout and design.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, RF, IR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using C and C++.
• Program LCD (Touch Panel) interfaces.
• Implement and troubleshoot I2C serial interface communications.
• Develop and integrate wireless communication interfaces, including IR, RF, Bluetooth, BLE, and Wi‑Fi.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Develop test procedures and perform software and product testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to ensure system performance requirements are met.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Microcontrollers

PCB layout and design

Soldering & electronic test equipment

Wireless communication technologies (BLE, Wi‑Fi, RF, IR)

Job description

Micro-Air designs and manufactures total control systems for applications in marine and land-based industries.

Whether you’re a large company in need of a custom electronic control design, a service dealer or distributor, or an individual do-it-yourself enthusiast, we invite you to explore our website to learn about what we do, the products we manufacture and sell, and the design and repair service we offer.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software, mobile applications, and hardware-integrated systems. This position supports the full product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing coordination.

Job Duties

Embedded Software Development

• Develop embedded software using C and C++.
• Program LCD (Touch Panel) interfaces.
• Implement and troubleshoot I2C serial interface communications.
• Develop and integrate wireless communication interfaces, including IR, RF, Bluetooth, BLE, and Wi-Fi.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Develop new software applications and modify existing software.
• Ensure code adheres to industry standards and internal development practices.
• Develop test procedures and perform software and product testing.

Hardware Development

• Design new products and modify existing products (PCB layout and electrical design)
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines to develop optimal products through the development of firmware, human-machine interfaces, and mechanical assemblies to meet overall system operational/performance requirements
• Compile design files for manufacturing (Bills of Materials, system documentation, and testing procedures)
• Develop prototypes and oversee the construction of new products or modifications to existing products
• Perform new product testing (EMC, life cycle, etc.)
• Troubleshoot new designs and perform component failure analysis
• Act as a technical resource for field sales and customer service
• Responsible for the development process from concept through the production life cycle
• Communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale to peers, clients, and management
• Develop practical solutions to a wide range of moderate to difficult problems within time and cost constraints

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to ensure system performance requirements are met.
• Communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and technical solutions to peers, clients, and management.
• Act as a technical resource to address internal and external technical inquiries.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop practical engineering solutions to moderately complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1–3 years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C programming language.
• Experience with microcontrollers (preferred).
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, RF, IR).
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering principles.
• Experience with software testing and debugging.
• Experience with PCB layout and design.
• Familiarity with electronics, soldering, and electronic test equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.