Staff Electrical Engineer

TCOM, L.P.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-funded holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM, seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support advanced electrical systems and radar-based electronics. You will work on GHz RF circuits, FPGA-based architectures, and mixed-signal interfaces, balancing system-level and detailed design work with hands-on lab validation.

The role requires strong technical depth, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and ability to mentor others while advancing ISO quality practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7–12 years of experience.
• Strong foundation in high-speed digital and mixed-signal design.
• Experience with FPGA-based system design and VHDL/HDL.
• Hands-on lab experience, Debugging, and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of GHz RF and high-speed digital circuits and subsystems.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium and manage PCB lifecycle.
• Develop FPGA logic and embedded processor-based designs.
• Assemble test setups, perform validation, and document results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

GHz RF circuits

FPGA design

VHDL/HDL

Altium PCB

PCIe interfaces

SPI / I2C

Embedded microprocessors

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Git

Subversion

Oscilloscope

Vector network analyzers

Job description

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM is seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and support advanced electrical systems and equipment. This role plays a key part in the development of complex electronic systems and requires strong technical depth, hands-on engineering capability, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

The engineer will analyze and interpret technical specifications, create electrical schematics and system designs, and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering solutions that improve the efficiency, performance, and reliability of electrical systems.

This position supports the design and development of advanced electronic and radar-based systems involving high-speed digital interfaces, embedded processors, FPGA-based architectures, and mixed-signal electronics. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between system-level architecture, detailed circuit design, lab validation, and cross-functional technical collaboration.

Core Electrical Engineering Functions

• Research, evaluate, develop, and test electronic systems and subsystems involving GHz RF circuits, FPGAs, microprocessors, and mixed-signal data converters.
• Design and develop high-speed digital circuitry including PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, SGMII, and USB interfaces.
• Design and integrate low-speed communication interfaces such as SPI and I²C.
• Design differential signaling circuits and embedded system architectures.
• Develop FPGA logic using VHDL/HDL as part of system-level designs.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium and support the full PCB lifecycle including simulation, manufacturing, and testing.
• Design, build, and document test setups, test cables, and test procedures for verification of electronic systems and subsystems.
• Apply mathematical and engineering principles to electrical designs and system architecture.
• Perform testing and validation to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues in prototype and fielded systems and determine root causes with corrective design improvements.
• Perform or support installation, integration, and testing of products, systems, or processes.
• Support hands-on hardware development activities including prototype bring-up, test instrumentation setup, and lab debugging.
• Develop and maintain design documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams as well as external customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Support proposal and quotation activities when technical input is required.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab and workspace.
• Continuously improve and promote adherence to the division’s ISO quality management system.
• Stay current with emerging engineering technologies and industry practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other engineers and technicians.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep technical expertise within an area of specialization while maintaining working knowledge across related disciplines.
• Work on complex technical challenges requiring advanced engineering judgment and planning.
• Provide technical leadership on critical engineering projects.
• Define project objectives and technical strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Exercise independent judgment within broadly defined policies and engineering practices.
• Lead or plan work assignments for engineers and technicians when appropriate.
• Serve as a recognized technical specialist in complex engineering and business matters.
• Work autonomously on advanced technical programs requiring state-of-the-art knowledge.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a field related to specific position.
• Advanced engineer with 8-12 years of career experience, with bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or master’s degree. Or experience in lieu of education.
• Average Years of Experience: 7-12.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates typically bring a strong foundation in modern electronic system design and demonstrate the ability to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Experience In Many Of The Following Areas Is Expected

• High-speed digital circuit design (PCIe, DDR4/5, SGMII, Ethernet, USB)
• Low-speed digital interfaces (SPI, I²C)
• Differential signaling and high-speed signal integrity considerations
• FPGA design using VHDL/HDL
• Embedded system architecture and microprocessor-based designs
• Schematic capture and PCB design using Altium
• Version control systems (Git, Subversion, or similar)
• Electrical lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and data acquisition systems
• Hands-on lab development, bring-up, and debugging of electronic hardware
• Hands-on hardware assembly skills including precision soldering, component rework, and prototype modification
• Technical documentation and design authorship

In Addition, Strong Candidates Demonstrate

• Informal technical leadership and mentorship of other engineers
• Strong ownership of engineering deliverables
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial but is not required:

• Power electronics or power system design
• RF circuit design and analysis
• Use of spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators
• Aerospace or ruggedized electronics design considerations, including thermal management and environmental constraints
• Thermal design considerations for high-performance electronics (heat dissipation, conduction cooling, or thermal analysis)

Additional Requirements

• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to government classified information
• U.S. Persons required for this position
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment
• Travel may occasionally be required
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.