Electrical Engineer

Sigma DesignSeattle, WA

$120,000 - $150,000 / year

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Job Description

Electrical Engineer(Contract – to - hire)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a drone technology company seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their facility in Seattle, WA. This company designs, builds, and deploys drones and supporting systems specifically for emergency-response agencies This position is a contract to hire .This role is In-OfficeWhile on contract you are eligible for:

Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
401(k) with up to 4% company match
15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
Quarterly bonus program
Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Primary Function:The Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the conceptualization, design, and testing of advanced drone and electronic systems. This includes circuit design, power distribution, sensor integration, and PCB development to ensure high performance and reliability. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical, software, and autonomy components, helping bring innovative technology to market.Essential Job Functions- Responsibilities:

Own hardware development from specification through design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, controls, and manufacturing engineers to integrate electrical systems into complete products.
Design flight hardware and test setups to validate designs.
Establish design architectures and implementation methodologies for the electrical engineering team.
Perform and document design analysis and testing results, making data-driven decisions to ensure product performance and reliability.
Work closely with product partners to ensure final products meet design intent and customer needs.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the broader electrical engineering team.
Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience; 10+ years preferred for senior-level roles.
Experience with industry-standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Strong understanding of PCB design best practices and development of digital embedded systems
Knowledge of standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART) and high-speed interfaces (MIPI, DDR, PCIe).
ITAR- Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
Background- Pass a post-offer background verification.

Work EnvironmentStandard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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