Senior Electrical Engineer

Somewear Labs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewear Labs in Chicago is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to help build a satellite-enabled platform that keeps people connected and safe worldwide.

You will own hardware from concept to production, working with RF, firmware, and mechanical teams to deliver reliable, life-saving devices. You will lead schematic capture, prototype bring-up, and validate new product lines, collaborating across disciplines to optimize wireless performance and form factor, while driving production readiness and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics product development.
• Experience with RF circuit design principles and best practices.
• Experience with electronics design automation (EDA) tools; Altium preferred.
• Experience selecting and qualifying components for new designs.
• Experience designing small form factor and battery-powered devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead schematic capture and board layouts for prototypes and new product lines.
• Lead prototype bring-up and validation.
• Design test fixtures for prototype validation and production test jigs.
• Collaborate with antenna designers and RF consultants to optimize wireless performance.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on component selection and feature implementation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to maintain wireless performance and form factor.
• Perform power analysis and optimizations.
• Bring features from concept to shipped product.
• Implement factory QA and automation processes to validate production boards.
• Troubleshoot and root cause hardware issues reported in the field.
• Iterate on engineering standards, tools and processes.

Skills

RF circuit design

PCB design

Schematic capture

Prototype bring-up

Firmware collaboration

Power analysis

Industrial collaboration

Ownership mindset

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

Vector network analyzer

PCB fabrication

Job description

Somewear supports those who venture beyond the limits of cellular connectivity with a satellite-enabled platform. We serve a wide range of customers including world travelers, helicopter paramedics, backcountry explorers, firefighters and US Special Forces operators.

Somewear builds modern technology to:

• keep people in touch, informed and safe anywhere in the world


• empower teams to safely operate in the most austere environments

We're looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join the Somewear team! Working from our Chicago office, you will help develop a platform that actually saves lives. Whether it's a brand new feature or improving core functionality, you'll build delightful experiences for customers that deeply rely on you. As a Somewear engineer, youʼll be working with and learning about a wide range of technology including our custom hardware, satellite tech, Bluetooth, sensors and 3rd party integrations. Expect lots of interesting challenges.

Join us to make an impact:

\"Recently, the United States Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron successfully employed Somewearʼs unique ATAK integration to coordinate and monitor a civilian rescue operation 1,200 miles off the U.S. Pacific coast. The consistent communications and situational awareness across rescue personnel, medical personnel, aircrafts, and the operations center led to an efficient rescue mission that took half of the expected time to complete.\"

What you'll do

• Lead schematic capture and board layouts for prototypes and new product lines


• Lead prototype bring-up and validation


• Design test fixtures for prototype validation, as well as production test jigs


• Collaborate with antenna designers and RF consultants to optimize wireless performance


• Collaborate with firmware engineers on component selection and feature implementation


• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to maintain wireless performance, achieve a target form factor, and satisfy industrial design requirements


• Perform power analysis and optimizations


• Bring new features from concept to shipped product
  
• Implement factory QA and automation processes to validate production boards


• Troubleshoot and root cause hardware issues reported in the field


• Iterate on existing and establish new engineering standards, tools, and processes

Weʼre looking for someone that has

• 5 years of experience in developing consumer electronic grade products


• Experience with electronics design automation EDA tools. Experience with Altium is preferred, but not required


• A strong understanding of RF circuit design principles and best practices


• Experience with electronic test equipment and common RF measurement techniques


• Experience selecting and qualifying components for new designs


• Experience designing small form factor and battery powered devices


• Experience working with mechanical engineers and industrial designers to deliver user-centric products


• Passion for understanding users and building life saving features


• An interest in tough technical challenges


• Ability to take ownership and bring an idea from conception to production

What You'll Love About Somewear

• You will own projects end-to-end that will help shape our product


• You will be challenged technically to iterate quickly and develop state of the art products


• You will work with an ambitious and motivated team that likes to have fun


• You will help define the culture and process of the engineering team


• You will have direct access to senior leadership and impact the companyʼs growth

Note: U.S. persons ONLY. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.