Senior Electrical Engineer

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer safe harbor

Paid time off

Job summary

Intellian Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead architecture, design, and validation of critical subsystems for SatCom user terminals. The candidate will manage power supplies, GNSS integration, and high-speed digital design, mentoring engineers and enforcing rigorous documentation standards.

The role emphasizes lab leadership, DVT, and collaboration with manufacturing to ensure scalable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and Master in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of microelectronics, power systems, and circuit theories.
• Experience with high-speed multi-gigabit digital system design.
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB layout tools.
• Hands-on with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators) and simulation tools like HyperLynx or PSPICE.
• Cadence (Allegro/OrCAD) or other ECAD software

Responsibilities

• Architect hardware design documents and BOMs meeting SatCom standards.
• Design and implement high-current switching power supplies and GNSS receiver modules.
• Conduct SI/PI simulations to ensure robust high-speed performance.
• Lead board bring-up, debugging, and Design Verification Testing (DVT).
• Collaborate with procurement and CM to optimize DFM/DFA.
• Maintain rigorous lab notes and design documentation throughout development.
• Develop Python-based test automation and AI-assisted schematic generation.

Skills

High-speed design

Power systems

Schematic/PCB layout

Cadence/ECAD

Python for engineering

Lab instrumentation

AI tooling in design

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HyperLynx

PSPICE

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Job description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of critical electrical subsystems and modules for SatCom user terminals. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will serve as a technical authority for power supplies, GNSS integration, and network exchange modules. An ideal candidate brings a sophisticated mathematical and engineering foundation, capable of solving complex, high-stakes hardware challenges with minimal oversight. This role requires a proven track record in high-speed digital design, hands-on lab leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers through rigorous documentation and validation standards.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the creation and critical review of hardware design documents, ensuring block diagrams, schematics, and BOMs meet global SatCom standards.
• Advanced Subsystem Development: Drive the design and implementation of high-current switching power supplies and GNSS receiver modules using advanced microcontrollers, CPLDs, and FPGAs.
• System Integrity & Analysis: Oversee complex simulations for signal and power integrity (SI/PI) to guarantee robust performance in high-speed environments.
• Technical Validation: Direct board bring-up, advanced debugging, and Design Verification Testing (DVT) to ensure prototypes exceed operational requirements.
• Strategic Manufacturing Support: Partner with procurement and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to optimize DFM/DFA processes and ensure scalable production.
• Documentation Standards: Establish and maintain rigorous standards for lab notes and design documentation throughout the entire product development cycle.
• AI & Automation Strategy: Architect Python-based test automation frameworks and integrate AI tools to revolutionize schematic generation and predictive component selection.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience.
• Technical Core:
• Strong knowledge of microelectronics, electrical power systems, and circuit theories.
• Experience with high-speed multi-gigabit digital system design.
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB layout tools.
• Tools: Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.) and simulation tools like HyperLynx or PSPICE.
• Proficiency in Cadence (Allegro/OrCAD) or other ECAD software

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High-Speed Expertise: Demonstrated experience in high-speed Ku/Ka/Q band design.
• Memory Design: Proven experience with DDR memory design (DDR3/DDR4/DDR5), including length matching, impedance control, and topology constraints
• Strong knowledge of various protocols, including Ethernet, SPI, LVDS, RS232, RS422 etc
• Strong knowledge of general power supply components
• Experience in FPGA design and microprocessors is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with engineers, vendors, and customers
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, coupled with well-focused details
• Proficiency in Python for engineering applications and familiarity with AI-assisted design platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to at least 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse to multiple locations.

About Intellian Technologies

Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. We are driven by a passion for innovation and agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations, and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality, and a proven ability to deliver enable Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve.

• generous benefits package, including flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Eligible employees also have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor is available.
• Additional compensation elements may be offered depending on the role, which may include an opportunity for an annual bonus based on both company and individual performance.