Principal Electronics/Software Engineer

Electroswitch Corp; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Weymouth seeks a Principal Electronics & Software Engineer to design and develop electronic products. This role involves leading projects, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, relevant experience, and skills in digital design and firmware development. Competitive salary offered between $87,500 and $95,000 annually, along with generous benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and vacation time

Health insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in digital design or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Project management processes and procedures familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic products and sub-assemblies.
• Conduct design reviews to demonstrate product robustness.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for products.

Skills

Digital design with microprocessors

Embedded systems firmware development

C programming

Leadership experience

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

PRINCIPAL ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE ENGINEER

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote company growth through the design, development, and introduction of electronic products and sub‑assemblies. Develop the engineering concepts and architectures to support the product requirements. Develop manufacturable detailed designs including embedded software and qualification strategies to show the designs meet requirements. Develop Built in Test and test fixtures to program, calibrate, and test the product in production in low volume production. Provide technical leadership in area of expertise, with ability to train others and represent the company externally.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Architect the microprocessor, embedded software, surrounding circuitry to meet specifications.
• Analyze, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits for manufacturability
• Manage the project plan and schedule within the ISO9001 System to bring the product to market on time.
• Write and analyze test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results to demonstrate the design meets specifications with high quality.
• Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop and document assembly processes and fixtures for assemblers and test technicians.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, design assembly, and test documentation.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of Coop engineers.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under the US export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to US Citizens and permanent residents.

This position requires a level of knowledge usually associated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with ten years’ experience, M.S. in Electrical Engineering with seven years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Digital design with microprocessors
• Embedded systems firmware development including:
  • Real-time firmware design
  • C and assembly languages
  • Python is a plus
• Power supply design
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Six Sigma is a plus
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Leadership experience or training
• Knowledge of one or more of the following is a plus:
  • Industrial controls
  • 3-phase and electric power systems
  • Electric utility telecommunications

TRAINING and REQUIREMENTS

General Safety, Quality System Awareness, ISO9000, Hazardous Communications Training (MSDS), Evacuation Training, Network Drives, Public Folders, Syteline Training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk onto the shop floor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PAY RANGE

$87,500 - $95,000 annually

BENEFITS

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match.

HOW TO APPLY

Please download and complete the fillable Employment Application listed on the Careers main page and email the application to [e-mail] or send a resume to [e-mail].

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973