Electrical Engineer Acoustics & Systems Prototyping

ARA; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Colorado is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to perform analog and digital circuit analysis, board bring-up, and system-level testing for electroacoustic applications.

You will lead debugging efforts, develop prototypes, and help integrate firmware with hardware in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 2–4 years of experience, with proficiency in Python or MATLAB, Linux, and lab

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field and 2-4 years of full-time work experience.
• Strong skills in analog and digital circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and mixed-signal design.
• Experience with board bring-up and diagnosing issues in custom hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Familiarity with audio or acoustics systems and Python/MATLAB for data analysis.
• Comfortable with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, generators, logic analyzers) and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping using Raspberry Pi for sensor interfaces or test fixtures.
• Innovative, can-do mindset; US Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analog and digital circuit analysis, schematic review, and hardware debugging for new and existing designs.
• Lead board bring-up activities for custom PCBs, resolving power, signal integrity, and interfaces issues.
• Support acoustic system development, including measurements, tuning, prototyping, and testing interactions.
• Conduct acoustic and electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and Python/MATLAB tools.
• Test and troubleshoot integrated systems with electrical hardware, embedded firmware, and acoustics components.
• Assist engineers with system-level debug spanning electrical, acoustic, and firmware boundaries.
• Work from drawings to prototype, validate, and iterate designs; estimate labor and materials.
• Prepare oral and written reports; travel or extended hours may be required.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit analysis

Troubleshooting

Mixed-signal design

Board bring-up

Python / MATLAB for data analysis

Lab equipment operation

Linux familiarity

Raspberry Pi prototyping

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium (PCB layout)

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Test equipment

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Colorado is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to perform analog and digital circuit analysis, board bring-up, and system-level testing for electroacoustic applications.

You will lead debugging efforts, develop prototypes, and help integrate firmware with hardware in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 2–4 years of experience, with proficiency in Python or MATLAB, Linux, and lab