Electrical Engineer, Hardware

Electro Standards Laboratories; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Job summary

Electro Standards Laboratories, a Rhode Island–based engineering and manufacturing company, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced electronic hardware products supporting DoD and commercial markets.

You will work across hardware, firmware, and software integration, collaborating with a team of skilled engineers in a dynamic, supportive environment. The role offers growth opportunities and a family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required as per contract requirements.
• Bachelor or master degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with firmware programming and CPLD programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Simulink/Matlab, DSP-based systems and power electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and analog hardware, including CPLD programmable logic.
• Develop and modify firmware and control applications for new and existing products.
• Document research results, product updates, and design modifications.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical engineers on product development.
• Manage project timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Ensure all designs meet high standards of reliability and quality.

Skills

Firmware programming

CPLD programming

Project management

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Simulink

MATLAB

Job description

Electro Standards Laboratories, a Rhode Island–based engineering and manufacturing company with over 50 years of innovation, is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop advanced electronic hardware products, contributing to technologies that support the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial industries.

This position offers the opportunity to work across hardware, firmware, and software integration while collaborating with a team of skilled engineers in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design digital and analog hardware, including CPLD programmable logic.
• Develop and modify firmware and control applications for new and existing products.
• Conduct research and document results, product updates, and design modifications.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical engineers on product development.
• Manage project timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Ensure all designs meet high standards of reliability and quality.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required (due to Department of Defense contract requirements).
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with firmware programming and CPLD programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer (or equivalent schematic capture software).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Knowledge of Simulink/Matlab, DSP-based systems, and power electronics is a plus.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Supportive, family-owned company culture with long-term career growth potential.

About Us:

Electro Standards Laboratories has been delivering cutting-edge solutions in communications switching, instrumentation, and energy systems for over four decades. Our engineers work on projects ranging from communications switching, precision instrumentation to hybrid battery/capacitor energy systems, providing meaningful contributions to both defense and commercial markets.

Electro Standards Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.