Lead Electrical Engineer – Inertial Sensor Systems

Emcore Corporation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCORE LLC in Concord, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for QMEMS sensors. The role emphasizes mixed-signal design, worst-case analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. It is an on-site position with occasional travel.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in electrical engineering, strong skills in Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB, and familiarity with MIL-STD standards. Master’s degree is a plus; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 6+ years in electrical engineering with analog/digital design.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810/461 or DO-160 is expected.
• Proficiency with Altium or equivalent schematic/PCB tools.
• Strong signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical subsystem architecture from requirements.
• Lead design from concept to production, including PCB layout and tests.
• Analyze and simulate analog/digital circuits for performance and reliability.
• Design low-noise front-end electronics for QMEMS sensors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor junior engineers.
• Update designs for obsolescence and perform component selection.
• Prepare design review materials and TIM presentations.

Skills

Analog/digital design

Signal integrity

Team leadership

Schematic capture

Debugging/QA

Communication

Test & measurement

RF/PLL basics

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium

SPICE

Simulink

MATLAB

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)

Job description

EMCORE LLC in Concord, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for QMEMS sensors. The role emphasizes mixed-signal design, worst-case analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. It is an on-site position with occasional travel.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in electrical engineering, strong skills in Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB, and familiarity with MIL-STD standards. Master’s degree is a plus; US work authorization is required.