Electrical Engineer II or III

METER Group; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as an Electrical Engineer, where you'll design and analyze cutting-edge embedded electronic circuits. This role involves collaborating with talented teams to create advanced products that address critical global challenges. You'll work on exciting projects that combine your technical expertise with a passion for environmental research and agricultural applications. If you're driven by curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience for Level II; 8+ years for Level III.
• Experience in electronic circuit capture and PCB design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze embedded electronic circuits for new products.
• Test and troubleshoot embedded systems effectively.

Skills

Embedded Systems Testing

Circuit Design

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Curiosity and Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium 365

CAD Software

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Multimeters

Soldering Equipment

Microcontrollers (MSP430, ARM Cortex-M)

Job description

METER Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II or III to help our development teams create great products. An Electrical Engineer is responsible for schematic design, circuit board layout, circuit performance analysis, and troubleshooting. METER designs and manufactures smart sensors, wireless sensor nodes, handheld measurement systems, and communication systems used in environmental research and commercial agricultural applications across the globe.

This role works at our Pullman, WA office.

We anticipate filling this position in the salary range of $87,000 - $130,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and analyze embedded electronic circuits for new and existing products using standard best practice principles and techniques for electronic design.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot embedded systems.
• Collaborate and communicate with coworkers, internal development stakeholders, and external development partners regarding product design goals, electrical design choices, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to and maintain design and user documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant, practical experience for Level II; 8+ years for Level III.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be willing to live within daily commuting distance of Pullman, WA.
• Experience in electronic circuit capture and PCB design best practices using CAD software.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and soldering.
• Experience with microcontroller-based circuit designs for sensor measurement, device communication, and low-power, battery-operated systems.
• General curiosity to learn new things and a desire to create great products.
• Background check results satisfactory to METER.
• At least three professional or academic references.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Altium 365 circuit design tools.
• Circuit design experience with MSP430 and/or ARM Cortex-M microcontroller families.
• Experience with mixed-signal components such as ADC, DACs, amplifiers, signal conditioners, etc.
• Experience with embedded communication hardware including USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, SDI-12, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS/GPS, XBee/LoRa radios, and similar technologies.
• Experience with solar energy harvesting and battery charging ICs.
• Experience with computer-based scripting (Python preferred).
• Experience with embedded firmware development in C.

To Apply for This Position:

We ask all applicants to apply through our website at Jobs At METER Group. If your interests, qualifications, and experience match any of our openings, please apply for that position so that you are considered immediately.

About METER Group:

In the early 1980s, METER Group was founded by world-renowned soil physicist Dr. Gaylon Campbell. Gaylon knew researchers needed simple-to-use sensors and smarter data intelligence to improve their research. 40 years later, we're still leading the way in the advancement of IoT sensing and data technology and world-class lab instrumentation. We're always looking for ways to improve how researchers turn data into insights. Scientists, growers, and engineers worldwide depend on METER systems for deeper understanding of critical issues with global impact, such as water and food shortages, environmental disasters, and climate change. At METER Group, we're building the systems needed to mitigate these and other issues facing our planet. We need your help to find innovative and effective solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Learn more about what it's like to work at METER Group: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-group/topics/working-meter

METER Group recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status.