Senior Electrical Engineer

Heads Up Technologies; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental and vision coverage

Health Savings Account option

Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Heads Up Technologies is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Addison, TX. This full-time position involves electrical design and development across the product portfolio. Responsibilities include analog and digital design, PCB layout, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of electrical design experience.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with network/Ethernet designs and common communication interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Own detailed electrical design work including analog & digital design.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Analog & digital circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Hardware diagnostic tools

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD Capture/Allegro PCB Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

This is a full-time position in our design engineering team, responsible for the electrical design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.

You’ll be a hands‑on designer who can also provide technical leadership on complex projects, collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and FPGA engineering teams.

• Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to set schedule.
• Location: This is a full‑time onsite position located in Addison, TX.
• Work Eligibility: Must be a United States citizen.

What you’ll do

• Own detailed electrical design work including analog & digital design.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities, including board bring‑up, troubleshooting, and performance characterization.
• Perform highly accelerated life testing (HALT), environmental qualification testing (DO‑160G), etc.
• Produce, maintain, and review technical documentation including HALT summaries, test procedures, qualification test reports, product drawings, etc.
• Take electrical lead on specific projects following department processes and standards and ensure that designs meet internal, customer, and functional requirements including schedule commitments.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, and FPGA engineers to create integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.
• Conceive, research, and implement engineering design changes yielding improvements in manufacturability and robustness in coordination with sustaining engineering team.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies, standards, tools, and devices for potential use and integration into future products.
• Guide, mentor, and support the development of junior engineers, fostering technical growth and team expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Eight (8) or more years of electrical design experience.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, processors, and/or DSP‑based designs.
• Symbol/Footprint Design, Schematic Capture, & PCB Layout: Experience with OrCAD Capture/Allegro PCB Designer or similar toolset (will be required to use OrCAD/Allegro).
• Experience with network/Ethernet designs and common communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
• Experience with hardware diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, etc.
• Ability to research, understand, & apply functional & technical specifications, datasheets, hardware manuals, etc. to electrical designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with embedded software design (C, assembly, etc.).
• Experience with circuit simulation and analysis (LTspice, PSpice, etc.).
• Experience with RTCA DO-160G environmental and electrical qualification or similar aerospace standards.
• FPGA/ASIC design experience (will be required to use Xilinx FPGAs & toolset).

Benefits and Perks

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Support resources
• Virtual care access
• Benefit Resource Center support
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Benefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits.