RIX Industries · 17 hours ago
Embedded Systems Engineer III
Benicia, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expRIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in gas generation systems and precision compressor solutions. The Embedded Systems Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, and maintenance of embedded systems and their software, requiring expertise in both hardware and software integration.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, bill of material generation, and produce PCB fabrication documentation
Design and develop digital circuitry for real time control of systems using microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, or digital signal processors
Design and develop digital communication interfaces such as CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, or I2C
Design and develop analog circuitry for signal measurement and signal generation for the integration with a wide range of sensors including temperature, pressure, force, flow, concentration, current, or frequency
Design and develop power electronics for powering or controlling of DC-DC converters or motor drivers
Perform thermal analysis of PCBA componentry for component selection or identification of thermal management requirements
Perform complex dynamic circuit simulations for frequency response, power dissipation, or margin
Develop firmware and software for custom developed PCBAs to control and communicate with gas compression, gas generation, or cryogenic systems
Collaborate with engineers to integrate newly designed controllers into production units
Procure prototype quantities of components and PCBs and assemble/solder if required
Design and build functionally representative prototypes, both physical and computer models
Create test plans and procedures for the validation of new technologies
Perform tests using functionally appropriate prototypes and document results
Perform technical trade studies to support product development strategies
Prepare and present findings for comprehensive design reviews
Participate in technical problem solving for current products through cross departmental teams
Support Production and Supply Chain teams for production of PCBA designs through Contract Manufacturers
Support Test Engineering in EMC testing and qualification by designing immune and low EMI circuits or identifying necessary corrections or improvements
Perform Root Cause Analysis of electrical and electronic system failures
Design circuitry and electronic assemblies to meet regulatory standards including such as IPC, CE, UL, FCC, or MIL-Spec
Work with little oversight or guidance to develop products to meet requirements
Focus on rapid prototyping
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or related engineering field from an accredited engineering school
6 years' experience with Altium Designer or equivalent schematic/layout tools
6 years' experience in component selection and evaluating cost, availability, and modularity
6 years' experience with programming in Embedded C, C and C++
6 years' experience with electro-mechanical integration of PCB assemblies
6 years' experience with thermal analysis of power devices on PCB assemblies
6 years' experience with digital hardware design (Microcontrollers and communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS485 etc)
6 years' experience with analog hardware design (ADC measurements, sensor scaling, noise filtering)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with designs making to ‘Production' with volume manufacturing and DFM Performed
Completed (designed/built/tested) controller assemblies that went to end use field applications and experienced ‘field failures' or customer ‘issues'
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including performing prototyping
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time based on company need
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15
Preferred
5+ years of working experience in relevant industry
2+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating System
6+ years of experience generating PCB layout files and ordering of prototype assemblies
4+ years' experience designing hardware testing systems for production
2+ years' experience working with high-power motor controllers
6+ years' experience with first article design and testing
M.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline
Company
RIX Industries
RIX Industries is specialize in design & manufacture of gas generation systems,precision compressor solutions & cryogenic cooling technology
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dana James
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
RIX Industries
2025-12-03
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