Viken Detection · 5 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Burlington, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expViken Detection is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help develop world-class security engineering products. This role involves leading the design and development of next-generation security imaging and detection systems, requiring technical ownership and collaboration across teams.
ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Lead the design, debugging, and integration of highly complex, compact, and robust electronic products
Work with technologies including x-ray backscatter, ION Mobility Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, and other cutting-edge detection methods
Define, design, and ship new features in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (Software, Mechanical, Test)
Support Manufacturing/Operations with critical component selection, substitution, and supply chain management
Provide occasional support for field customer issues and system installations, including opportunities to travel
Qualification
Required
Electrical Engineering Degree (BS or MS)
5+ years of relevant Senior Electrical Engineering experience
Expertise in designing compact, high-density electronic boards for industrial environments
A strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Proven ability in highly efficient power electronics design and low noise analog applications
Experience with AC mains power design/analysis and knowledge of the National Electrical Code standard is desired
Proficiency in schematic capture (OrCad Capture or similar) and assisting with circuit board layout
Experience leading technical projects and managing resources
Excellent communication, documentation, and product development expertise working with software, mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams
Understanding of circuit board design and layout techniques for signal integrity and electro-magnetic compliance (EMC)
Experience integrating and validating peripherals such as USB, Ethernet, 802.11, and Bluetooth
Knowledge of handheld and wireless device standards
Enjoys hands-on lab work testing and validating new hardware designs
Preferred
FCC/CE Compliance experience preferred
FPGA design (Verilog preferred) and verification
High voltage design experience preferred (<10kV)
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance with premiums fully funded by Viken Detection
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Life insurance and disability coverage
Company
Viken Detection
Viken Detection is a research and technology development company specializing in X-ray physics and the design of analytical devices.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$34.94MKey Investors
Horizon Technology Finance
2025-04-10Series Unknown· $2M
2024-03-18Series Unknown· $7M
2023-06-12Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
PETER ROTHSCHILD
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
SEC Filings
2025-05-26
2025-05-08
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