Electrical Engineer — Precision Instrumentation & Embedded

Jobtailor; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a hardware engineer to design, validate analog and digital circuitry for precision absorbance measurement systems. You will develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for sensor acquisition and wireless/USB communication, and collaborate with mechanical and optical engineers to create compact, robust enclosures suitable for rugged environments.

The role requires 3+ years in hardware design, familiarity with Altium/KiCad and LTSpice, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years hardware/electronics design experience.
• Experience in medical devices, scientific instrumentation, or biotech preferred.
• Proficiency with Altium/KiCad and LTSpice.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate analog and digital circuitry for precision absorbance measurement systems.
• Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers managing sensor acquisition, data processing, and wireless/USB communication.
• Conduct electrical and functional testing including EMC/EMI evaluation and regulatory pre-compliance testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical and optical engineers to integrate electronics into compact, environmentally robust enclosures.
• Perform PCB layout with noise management, impedance control, and thermal management.
• Support DFM and DFT with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues at board and system level.
• Maintain detailed design documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test protocols.
• Assist in selection and qualification of electrical components and subassemblies.
• Support regulatory submissions (FCC, CE, UL) as needed.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning and provide engineering input on new concepts.
• Perform ad-hoc engineering tasks as directed by CEO/Engineering leadership.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design

Embedded Firmware Development

Signal Integrity Analysis

Noise Management

Electrical Testing

Regulatory Compliance

Data Processing

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Precision Multimeters

I2C

SPI

UART

USB

PCB Layout

Job description

Jobtailor in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a hardware engineer to design, validate analog and digital circuitry for precision absorbance measurement systems. You will develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for sensor acquisition and wireless/USB communication, and collaborate with mechanical and optical engineers to create compact, robust enclosures suitable for rugged environments.

The role requires 3+ years in hardware design, familiarity with Altium/KiCad and LTSpice, and a track record of