Staff Electrical Engineer (Acoustics) – Systems & Debugging

6AM City, LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in the United States seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to design and debug analog and digital circuits, and to lead board bring-up for custom PCBs. You will support acoustic system development and perform measurements with Python/MATLAB tools.

The role requires a BS in EE, 2–4 years of experience, familiarity with Linux, and the ability to read schematics. Travel and security clearance may be involved.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field required.
• 2-4 years of full-time work experience.
• Strong skills in analog and digital circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with board bring-up and diagnosing issues in custom hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Familiarity with audio or acoustics systems and signals.
• Knowledge of Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Comfort with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and rapid prototyping (e.g., Raspberry Pi).
• US Citizenship; able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analog and digital circuit analysis, schematic review, and hardware debugging for new and existing designs.
• Lead board bring-up activities for custom PCBs, resolving power, signal integrity, and interfaces.
• Support acoustic system development, including measurements, tuning, prototyping, and interactions.
• Conduct acoustic and electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, analyzers, and Python/MATLAB tools.
• Test and troubleshoot integrated systems involving electrical hardware, firmware, and acoustics.
• Assist embedded software, audio system, and research engineers with system-level debugging.
• Work from drawings and instructions to prototype, validate, and iterate designs.
• Assist in estimating labor and materials required to complete tasks.
• Prepare clear oral and written reports; travel or extended hours may be required.

Skills

analog circuit analysis

digital circuit analysis

troubleshooting

mixed-signal design

board bring-up

schematic reading

audio/acoustics systems

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium

Raspberry Pi

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in the United States seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to design and debug analog and digital circuits, and to lead board bring-up for custom PCBs. You will support acoustic system development and perform measurements with Python/MATLAB tools.

The role requires a BS in EE, 2–4 years of experience, familiarity with Linux, and the ability to read schematics. Travel and security clearance may be involved.