Senior Electrical Engineer

Key Solutions, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical engineer for a six-month contract role, likely extendable. You'll lead a team to design, develop, and manage embedded systems for various industrial applications. The position offers remote work but requires occasional office visits.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering and 7-10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and communication protocols. Join a rapidly growing technology innovator!

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience managing complex embedded systems projects.
• Experience with full embedded operating systems such as Linux.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols like I2C, SPI, TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of electrical engineers.
• Design and develop next-generation embedded systems.
• Manage projects from concept to production.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI)

Mastery of microcontrollers

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

In-circuit & JTAG debuggers

Job description

Our client is defining the future of how companies manage their supply chains by providing tailored, scalable hardware and software solutions that enable customers to right‑size and control materials, supplies, equipment and critical parts based on true demand. They are a rapidly growing technology innovator, providing transformative Supply Chain Technology solutions to a rapidly expanding client base of over 10,000 corporate users worldwide. Over the past five years, more than 300 of the Fortune 1000 and Forbes Global 1000 companies have implemented their solutions.

This is a six‑month contract role which is likely to be extended beyond twelve months. The contractor can work remotely but is required to come into the office for a week once or twice per month.

Job Description

• Ability to lead a small team of electrical engineers
• Design and develop next‑generation architectures and embedded systems used in various industrial vending solutions, sensor devices and Point‑of‑Work systems
• Manage projects from concept to production including developing specifications, project plans, and plan execution through the coordination of internal and external resources
• Design and develop embedded hardware products to implement the Point‑of‑Access sensor, dispensing, and access control devices for high volume production that meet customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements
• Design and assist with layout for advanced 8‑layer PCB assemblies
• Design and develop communication protocols/methodologies (e.g., I2C, SPI, etc.) between sub‑components of embedded systems
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining PCB libraries
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff and Apex distribution and manufacturing partners
• Other tasks and responsibilities based on business needs

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 7‑10 years of experience in a related field, managing complex embedded systems projects from concept to production
• Experience working in all forms of embedded systems from "bare metal" to full embedded operating systems such as Linux
• Full understanding of microcontrollers with mastery of computer architecture, digital electronic design, software engineering, data communication, control engineering, motors and actuators, sensors and measurements
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience with architecture and specification development
• Product, Architecture, System, and Test development to meet customer requirements and expected misuse
• Working knowledge/experience with:
• Embedded I2C, SPI, etc. communications
• Asynchronous, TCP/IP, HTTPS, Wi‑Fi, ZigBee and Cellular Communications
• 8‑bit, 16‑bit and 32‑bit embedded processor knowledge
• Embedded hardware architecture/design/debug/test for medium to high production volumes
• In‑circuit & JTAG debuggers, logic & protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes and typical electronic test equipment
• Mastery of the engineering root cause analysis and debugging processes with rigor
• Experience sourcing hardware components
• Application of appropriate regulatory requirements to the specific hardware designs
• Experience working with a team on previous embedded system design and development projects
• Experience with and embracing of peer design review process
• Excellent communication, documentation skills plus teamwork attitude

Preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• Experience with conducting DFMEA
• Experience with Fault Analysis techniques (5Y, Fishbone, etc.)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.