Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

sensata; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 119,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata in Vermont (South Burlington) seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer who designs digital and power hardware, integrating DSP/PLD/FPGA with power conversion. You will develop control architectures and support products from concept through production, collaborating across analog, digital and embedded domains in a hands‑on environment.

The role requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• A university degree is required (Bachelor's degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
• Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation and produces design and test reports
• Leads a team engaging with customers to define specifications, schedule, and budget

Skills

Circuit board design

DSP/PLD/FPGA programming

Power electronics

Control architectures

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical depth in circuit board design, DSP/PLD/FPGA integration and programming, and power electronics/power conversion. This role focuses on designing advanced digital and power hardware, developing control architectures, and supporting products from concept through production. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across analog, digital, and embedded domains and thrives in a hands on engineering environment.

General Responsibilities

• Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
• Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
• Leads a team that includes senior engineers/managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in circuit board design (schematics, layout, component selection, DFM).
• Hands‑on experience with DSP, CPLD, and/or FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog, embedded C, or equivalent).
• Strong background in power electronics and power conversion topologies.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar).
• Understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive design improvements.
• Familiar with PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies.
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testbeds.
• Experience with IGBT devices and gating control.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or ruggedized industrial power systems.
• Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEEE, CE, and MIL‑spec requirements.

Base Salary Range:
$118,800.00 - $163,350.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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