Electrical Engineer — Metrology Hardware & Systems

Optikos Corporation; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos in Wakefield, MA, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Product Development Team. You will design, test, and support electronics for metrology products and consulting work, collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical design, with schematic capture and PCB layout, and is proficient with oscilloscope, multimeter, and spectrum analyzer tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies and processes.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python or MATLAB).
• Preferred: Experience with HDL (Verilog or VHDL), embedded software development (C/C++), high-speed digital protocols, and EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and own schematics, layouts, bring-up, and testing for circuit boards used in optical metrology systems.
• Assist with the development and implementation of electrical control architectures for new and existing products.
• Maintain configuration control of circuit board designs and related documentation.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate circuit boards and electrical subsystems.
• Support cable harness design and collaborate with mechanical engineers on integration drawings.
• Provide technical support to Production regarding electronics integration and assembly best practices.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including design records, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in regulatory and CE marking activities as required.
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and other internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog and digital troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Microcontroller designs

Technical communication

Problem solving

Time management

Python or MATLAB (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Optikos in Wakefield, MA, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Product Development Team. You will design, test, and support electronics for metrology products and consulting work, collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical design, with schematic capture and PCB layout, and is proficient with oscilloscope, multimeter, and spectrum analyzer tests.