Senior Electrical Engineer

Somewear Labs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop life-saving technology that enhances communication in remote areas. This role involves leading schematic capture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing product performance. You'll face exciting challenges while working on cutting-edge hardware and software integrations. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and technical excellence, and make a significant impact on users' lives. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to tackle tough problems, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in developing consumer electronic grade products.
• Strong understanding of RF circuit design principles.
• Experience with EDA tools like Altium preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead schematic capture and board layouts for prototypes.
• Collaborate with antenna designers to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot and root cause hardware issues reported.

Skills

RF circuit design principles

Electronics design automation (EDA) tools

Component selection and qualification

Experience with electronic test equipment

Designing small form factor devices

Collaboration with mechanical engineers

Power analysis and optimizations

Ownership from conception to production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Electronic test equipment

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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 San Francisco or 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. citizens ONLY. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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