Lead Hardware Engineer – Analog & Embedded R&D

ALTEN Technology USA; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Bartlesville, OK is seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design) to develop analog and digital hardware for gas flow measurement, collaborate with firmware, and drive from concept to production.

The role requires extensive embedded hardware experience, EMI/EMC knowledge, and ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams; on-site in Bartlesville.

Qualifications

• Embedded hardware development experience with MCU design and development.
• Hardware design from concept through to production including component selection, test, prototype build and debug, regulatory and certification approvals, production integration and ongoing support.
• Hands on hardware development experience: analog and digital and electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge on EMI/EMC compliance and should be able to perform testing independently.
• Familiar with hazardous area certification for oil field is plus.
• Experience in low power electronics design, less than 1 watt is preferred.
• Experience in designed for FMEA.
• Bring up his own microcontroller designs by coding and testing.
• Experience in OrCAD schematic capture and Cadence/Allegro PCB layout.
• Experience in creating output job files and fully documented PCBA release package including, schematics, PCB Gerber, BOMs, test procedures, special build instructions.
• Experience on Gate model/SCRUM environment and hold formal reviews including concept, design, FMEA, EMC, functional test would be preferred.
• Familiarity with Flow Computers and Gas Chromatographs a plus
• Experience working closely with multi functional team (production, production test, customer support, supply chain).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high accuracy, low noise and low power analog electronics for use in natural gas flow measurement using differential pressure sensor
• Design, analyze and evaluate systems, products or components, requiring a high degree of technical expertise
• Design and develop complex models or simulations and apply advanced computer programs, analytical techniques or control strategies to effectively meet requirements and resolve problems
• Act as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions and preparing related recommendations and reports
• Conduct economic studies and prepare or lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts licensing and safety documents and obtain required approvals
• Represent the group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans
• Development of natural gas flow measurement analog and digital hardware boards/solutions from inception through to production release/sustaining
• Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing products or to provide new product direction
• Re-evaluate and tune the design and implementation of current products
• Work closely with firmware developers during development and post production stage
• Interface with component suppliers to evaluate components and vendor strategy
• Involved in multiple projects running concurrently

Skills

Embedded hardware

MCU design

Low power electronics

EMI/EMC testing

PCB/layout knowledge

FMEA

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Minimum 6 years of experience

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence Allegro

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA in Bartlesville, OK is seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design) to develop analog and digital hardware for gas flow measurement, collaborate with firmware, and drive from concept to production.

The role requires extensive embedded hardware experience, EMI/EMC knowledge, and ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams; on-site in Bartlesville.