IST PRECISION · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer – PCB Design & Embedded Systems (US Citizen Only)
Mooresville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIST Precision Inc. is an advanced R&D engineering firm specializing in high-precision instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and diagnostics. They are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge electronic systems, focusing on PCB design and embedded programming.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, and route analog and digital printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer
Maintain and update design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and detail drawings, with appropriate version control
Review and validate PCB design packages created by team members to ensure design integrity and manufacturability
Develop and test prototype firmware using development platforms such as ST microcontrollers
Troubleshoot and debug PCB assemblies in lab settings, supporting both in-house testing and client feedback
Collaborate with electronics and mechanical teams to develop high-performance circuit boards for advanced instrumentation
Design PCB test fixtures and support systems for high-value, precision applications
Support sourcing and coordination of electronic components and manage vendor relationships as needed
Assist in assembling and integrating complex instrumentation systems for alpha and beta-stage product development
Contribute to space-grade electronic hardware development, ensuring reliability and performance under extreme conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of post-university experience in PCB design, layout, and routing (including surface mount, BGA, and mixed-signal designs)
Strong understanding of electrical circuits, with hands-on experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electronic systems
Proficient in PCB design tools for schematic capture and PCB layout such as Altium (preferred), PADS, or Cadence Orcad / Alegro
Experience with mixed analog/digital signal layouts
Proficiency with industry-standard interfaces such as i2c, SPI, UART, and SDRAM
Familiarity with version control tools like git, Perforce or Subversion (git preferred)
Programming experience in C, C++, or Python
Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Effective communicator and collaborator; comfortable working across engineering disciplines
Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced R&D environment
Willingness to work overtime when needed to meet project deadlines
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Experience designing and laying out PCBs with FPGAs, microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, DRAM, and other high-density components
Experience with high-speed digital (1+ Gbps) data lines and RF PCB design (preferred)
Familiarity with designing circuit boards for higher voltages (up to 200V) and wireless components
Experience with DDR3, Ethernet, JESD, LVDS, and PCIe is a plus
Experience working with board fabrication vendors for both bare board and turnkey production
Embedded systems and signal processing (e.g., digital filters) experience is a plus
Familiarity with EMC testing, IEC standards, and PCB manufacturing standards such as J-STD001
Benefits
End of year bonus
401(k)
401(k) matching
Profit sharing bonus
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
IST PRECISION
IST Precision is an engineering and manufacturing company that focuses in developing precision automation processes and product development.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNC IDEA
2014-06-15Grant· $0.23M
2006-01-01Grant
Leadership Team
S
Shane Woody
Senior Engineering Manager
Recent News
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