Electrical Engineer - PCB Design & Embedded Systems in Charlotte

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonus

Continuing education support

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) bonus

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

IST Precision Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in PCB design and embedded systems. You will design, test, and validate high‑reliability electronics for mission‑critical applications, coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years of PCB design experience, and hands‑on firmware work with ST microcontrollers. US citizenship is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of PCB design, layout, routing (SMT, BGA, mixed-signal).
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuits and debugging.
• Experience with Altium, PADS or Cadence tools.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and route PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Maintain schematics, BOMs, and drawings with version control.
• Review PCB design packages for integrity and manufacturability.
• Develop and test prototype firmware on ST microcontrollers.
• Troubleshoot PCB assemblies in lab settings and support testing.
• Collaborate with electronics and mechanical teams on high-performance boards.
• Design PCB test fixtures and support systems for precision apps.
• Assist sourcing and vendor management for electronic components.
• Support assembly and integration of complex instrumentation in development.
• Contribute to space-grade hardware development under extreme conditions.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Altium Designer

C/C++

ST microcontrollers

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PADS

Cadence OrCAD/Agegro

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer – PCB Design & Embedded Systems (US Only)

This position is in Mooresville, NC just north of Charlotte, North Carolina

This position will not sponsor H1B or TN VISA and is intended for US only

IST Precision Inc. is an advanced R&D engineering firm specializing in high-precision instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and diagnostics. With over 25 years of experience, we develop innovative electronic solutions using state-of-the-art processors and FPGAs across a wide range of industries from space and telecommunications to life sciences.

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to pioneering projects in satellite based electronics, molecular imaging and telecommunications. This is an exciting opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience in PCB design and layout, circuit routing, and embedded programming. This role requires close collaboration with our electronics and precision mechanics teams to design and implement cutting‑edge electronic systems.

Learn more about our electronic engineering capabilities and the types of systems we build: https://istprecision.com/engineering-services/electronics-design/

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and route analog and digital printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and detail drawings, with appropriate version control.
• Review and validate PCB design packages created by team members to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Develop and test prototype firmware using development platforms such as ST microcontrollers.
• Troubleshoot and debug PCB assemblies in lab settings, supporting both in‑house testing and client feedback.
• Collaborate with electronics and mechanical teams to develop high-performance circuit boards for advanced instrumentation.
• Design PCB test fixtures and support systems for high‑value, precision applications.
• Support sourcing and coordination of electronic components and manage vendor relationships as needed.
• Assist in assembling and integrating complex instrumentation systems for alpha and beta‑stage product development.
• Contribute to space‑grade electronic hardware development, ensuring reliability and performance under extreme conditions.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post‑university experience in PCB design, layout, and routing (including surface mount, BGA, and mixed‑signal designs).
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, with hands‑on experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electronic systems.
• Proficient in PCB design tools for schematic capture and PCB layout such as Altium (), PADS, or Cadence Orcad / Alegro. .
• Experience with mixed analog/digital signal layouts.
• Strong analytical, experimental, and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborator; comfortable working across engineering disciplines.
• U.S. Citizenship

Nice to have

• Experience designing and laying out PCBs with FPGAs, microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, DRAM, and other high‑density components.
• Familiarity with version control tools like git, Perforce or Subversion (git ).
• Programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard interfaces such as i2c, SPI, UART, and SDRAM.
• Experience with high‑speed digital (1+ Gbps) data lines and RF PCB design ().
• Familiarity with designing circuit boards for higher voltages (up to 200V) and wireless components.
• Experience with DDR3, Ethernet, JESD, LVDS, and PCIeis a plus.
• Experience working with board fabrication vendors for both bare board and turnkey production.
• Embedded systems and signal processing (e.g., digital filters) experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMC testing, IEC standards, and PCB manufacturing standards such as J-STD001.
• Self‑motivated, innovative, and capable of working independently in a fast‑paced R&D environment.

Benefits

• End of year bonus
• Continuing education support
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k) bonus
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

IST Precision Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented team of over 30 engineers, make a real impact on the company and its customers, and work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

We are now accepting resumes for a full‑time position. Competitive salary and benefits package will depend on skill level and educational background. To be considered, please email your resume, unofficial transcript, and optional cover letter as a PDF or Word file.

Read why IST is a great workplace: https://www.istprecision.com/what-makes-ist-precision-a-great-workplace/

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