Job Purpose

A Lead Electrical Engineer performs the duties of both an experienced electronic design engineer and a department supervisor. The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for quoting new projects, leading the electrical hardware development of one or more projects, promoting the growth of less-experienced engineers, and developing Packet Digital’s development processes and best practices. Candidates must be able to work in a team-based environment, lead by example, and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Description of Duties & Tasks

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Represent and lead the hardware engineering team

Check in with team members regularly to provide guidance and ensure productivity
Represent team in status, planning, and strategy meetings
Work with program management to prioritize work and assign resources to projects
Assist with proposal writing and quoting efforts
Approve timesheets and vacation
Execute employee performance reviews

Oversee hardware design and documentation processes

Establish, improve, and document effective processes
Ensure work is completed in accordance with correct processes
Actively participate in or lead design reviews
Assist in maintaining component and project database

Create requirements captures based on experience and customer input

Research applicable topics
Propose, simulate, and validate proposed architectures and circuits
Provide project timeline estimates

Create schematics and PCB layouts based on requirements

Document assembly, BOM, and ECO information
Schedule schematic and layout reviews

Product development

Cost and manufacturing optimization
Work with other teams and team members to complete all aspects of product design
Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of designs
Create customer documentation and support customers

Promote a healthy team environment

Maintain a clean lab and workspace
Provide learning opportunities for engineers
Encourage open, blame-free discussions
Seek and promote ideas from all team members
Be a multiplier for the rest of the team

Knowledge & Skills

Required:

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Highly organized with attention to detail
Extensive PCB design experience
Strong communication skills in order to work with team to determine specifications and to provide support for a product
Experience with test equipment operation including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Expert knowledge of best practices for product design

Work Experience & Education

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and eight years of related experience

“Packet Digital is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.”

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Packet Digital, LLC

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