North Atlantic Industries · 14 hours ago
Electrical Engineer – Mixed Signal and FPGA Systems
North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing and power supplies. As an Electrical Engineer specializing in Mixed-Signal and FPGA Systems, you will design, develop, and integrate embedded hardware products to support aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and review schematics for embedded mixed-signal circuit boards used in rugged, high-reliability environments
Own product-level power architectures, including power sequencing, current budgeting, protection circuitry, and thermal design
Develop and debug analog, discrete, and high-speed differential interfaces (e.g., ADCs, signal conditioning, RS-422/485, Ethernet, video)
Implement VHDL-based control logic to manage hardware behavior with deterministic timing and precision
Conduct board-level hardware bring-up and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators)
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers in motor control, power electronics, signal processing, and embedded systems
Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts for COSA platforms through early-stage R&D and system integration
Participate in peer design reviews and ensure compliance with NAI’s quality, safety, and environmental standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
3–7 years of experience in mixed-signal hardware development for embedded systems
Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design tools (OrCAD or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with FPGA development using VHDL in real-time control systems
Solid understanding of analog and digital signal interfacing techniques
Experience designing and analyzing power systems including regulators and sequencing
Capable of hands-on hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation in a lab environment
Familiarity with simulation and design tools such as Vivado and LTSpice
Preferred
Background in designing systems for aerospace, military, or industrial environments
Prior experience with motor drives, power supplies, or rugged instrumentation
Knowledge of deterministic system design and hard real-time control
Ability to work independently and drive technical ownership from concept through production
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in signal behavior and timing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tax-deferred 401K with company matching contributions
Vacation, holidays, sick
Employee tuition reimbursement
Business casual dress environment
Schedule: M-F Day Shift
Company
North Atlantic Industries
Since 1955, NAI’s vertically integrated design, manufacturing and verification capabilities have been built with the intense focus of an organization that defines every action and investment based on our ability to Accelerate Your Time-to-Mission™.