Sr. Electrical Engineer

Nytec, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nytec, Inc. in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the embedded systems team on projects for high-volume consumer devices. The role requires over 5 years of experience in embedded software development and strong leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of microcontrollers and electronic hardware, ensuring teams meet schedules for quality product deliveries. A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with 8-bit to 32-bit microcontrollers in regulated industries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an embedded team of hardware, firmware, and systems development engineers.
• Ensure the team meets the project's schedule to deliver quality products.
• Report any issues to management and program managers.

Skills

Embedded software development

C and assembly language

Technical leadership

Analog interfaces

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

IDEs

Job description

Job Description

Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer

Location: Kirkland, WA

Duration: Full Time Direct Hire

Nytec PIC is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be a project lead for the embedded systems team working on projects for high-volume consumer devices. The candidate should be capable of scheduling activities, driving action items, and facilitating the embedded systems team in their contribution to the overall project teams.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead an embedded team of hardware, firmware, and systems development engineers.
• Keep the embedded team on track with respect to the project's schedule to deliver quality products on time.
• Report to project teams/management any issues that need addressing from the team and also report to the program manager any changes from the project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in embedded software development in a professional organization, ideally in the consumer electronics industry.
• 5 or more years of experience in defining, designing, documenting, testing, and implementing embedded firmware for 8-bit up to 32-bit microcontrollers using C and assembly language, including integration with target hardware, in a regulated industry (FDA strongly preferred).
• Experience in defining, designing, documenting, testing, and implementing electronic hardware systems including main boards, peripheral cards, power supplies, displays, and other standard hardware features.
• Hands‑on knowledge of small microcontrollers and analog interfaces is expected.
• Able to use tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, IDEs, and emulators for debug and test.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills in a multi‑discipline engineering project environment.
• Understanding of board and system‑level technologies and the ability to read, interpret, and review analog and digital circuit schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proactive and strong team player showing initiative and drive while always maintaining a positive and professional approach.

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.