Principal Electrical Engineer

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

4 weeks paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

6 weeks paid parental leave

Onsite fitness/rec room & locker rooms

Job summary

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI) headquartered in Nashua, NH, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to design, implement, and support complex hardware for GPR products. The ideal candidate will drive decisions from concept to production and mentor the team.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, system-level thinking, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and invent new high-quality product concepts for GSSI GPR products.
• Help to evaluate and make hardware technology decisions and roadmaps based on experience.
• Hands on electrical hardware development and support from concept to production launch including circuit design, schematic design, PCB design, testing and documentation.
• Evaluate complex systems and components by designing and conducting research and development programs when appropriate.
• Work directly with Production staff to help support products throughout their entire product life cycle.
• Work independently and within groups to meet multiple goals simultaneously.
• Design test methods and test equipment for finished products to ensure hardware meets and maintains stated system-level and quality requirements.
• Communicate progress and challenges during development with functional and project management.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

PCB design (digital & analog)

FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog)

High-speed circuit design

Product lifecycle management

Mentoring

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Simulation tools (analog/digital)

HDL simulators (VHDL/Verilog)

Job description

Who We Are

GSSI is the world leader in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), which helps to save lives and resources across the globe by measuring and viewing what is beyond our sight through concrete, pavement, soil, and more! We value continuous improvement, innovation, communication, team development, impact and accountability, customer orientation, and having fun while we do it all! Our outstanding work environment is the reason we were voted Best Company to Work for in New Hampshire by Business NH Magazine in 2019, 2020 & 2022.

The Engineering Experience

The Engineering team at GSSI is growing and we need people that want to help us grow even faster. Here are some reasons why Engineers like working at GSSI:

• Industry leading technology and innovation
• Fast-paced environment with exposure to all aspects of product development and support
• A stable, but small enough company that you can still make a big difference
• Everything, from concept to product manufacturing, done right here in Nashua, NH
• We work hard, but we respect your life outside work hours

Position Summary

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting complex hardware solutions for GSSI ground penetrating radar products. As a key member of our team, the right candidate is expected to make experience-based decisions and recommendations that best support current and future products. An in-depth understanding of all aspects of hardware design, implementation and support from concept to production launch is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and invent new high-quality product concepts for GSSI GPR products
• Help to evaluate and make hardware technology decisions and roadmaps based on experience
• Hands on electrical hardware development and support from concept to production launch including circuit design, schematic design, PCB design, testing and documentation
• Evaluate complex systems and components by designing and conducting research and development programs when appropriate
• Work directly with Production staff to help support products throughout their entire product life cycle
• Work independently and within groups to meet multiple goals simultaneously
• Design test methods and test equipment for finished products to ensure hardware meets and maintains stated system-level and quality requirements
• Communicate progress and challenges during development with functional and project management
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.

• 15+ years of related Electrical Engineering experience
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality complex solutions on time and on budget both as a team lead and a team member

• Significant experience in both complex digital and analog PCB designs
• Experience with FPGA based designs and hardware description languages including VHDL and Verilog
• Proven experience with high-speed circuit design
• Full product lifecycle experience from concept through to manufacturing
• Must be able to work both independently and within varying sized groups

• Familiar with quality assurance principles and root cause analysis related to electronic and mechanical fabrication and assembly
• Experience and interest in mentoring other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the following:

• RF system design
• Embedded systems design
• Radar systems and related technologies
• Altium Designer schematic capture and layout
• Use of simulation tools for analog and digital circuit design

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use fine motor skills. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use fine motor skills, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to bend, kneel, squat, climb, and lift. The employee must occasionally lift or carry a maximum of 50 lbs.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

With just over 80 employees, we have a fantastic team driven by dedication, expertise, and a passion for our products. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people can succeed, build meaningful relationships with coworkers, and enjoy coming to work each day. We also place a strong emphasis on employee wellness, family, and work-life balance. Explore our comprehensive benefits package below.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Onsite fitness/rec room & locker rooms
• Company-sponsored events
• Outdoor trails and recreational fields within walking distance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.