Electrical Engineer
Vacare Group, LLC
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Company: UrsaNav LLC Location: Billerica, MA About the Company: UrsaNav is an innovative provider of RF Transmitter systems and equipment for a variety of applications including Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). We design and manufacture cutting-edge PNT equipment that is trusted by customers around the world. Position Summary: The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a critical role designing, developing, testing, integrating, and optimizing circuits and systems including analog and digital circuits such as AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, digital control circuits and FPGAs, DSP/ARM and transceiver ICs including RS232 as well as timing and frequency generation and PLLs for UrsaNav’s PNT (positioning navigation and timing) systems.
You will work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver high-performance solutions for our customers. Key Responsibilities: Develop prototypes of electrical systems, including the creation of schematics, PCB layouts, and integrations with software platforms Collaborate with other internal Engineers to ensure seamless integration of systems and technologies Design circuits, A2Ds (analog to digital), ADC (analog digital converter), filters, and subsystem components Lead the design of complex electrical systems and components, including power supply units, signal processing circuits, communication systems, and radar technologies, adhering to industry standards Ensure designs meet necessary specifications and comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and simulation tools to model and refine electrical components (Altium) Perform rigorous analysis of electrical systems, components, and subsystems. This includes evaluating system performance, identifying weaknesses, and proposing solutions to improve efficiency and reliability Analyze test results from prototypes or field-tested systems to detect faults or inefficiencies.
Perform troubleshooting and provide recommendations for improvements or modifications Lead team design reviews Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals Document design processes, test procedures, and technical reports Direct and mentor a small team of Engineers Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field 8+ years of experience in design, building, and testing electrical products/systems Solid experience developing radio receivers or similar products Experience in high-frequency PCB design and layout Knowledge of oscilloscopes, RF analyzers, and network analyzers Experience working with A2Ds (analog to digital) and ADCs (analog digital converter) Proficiency in simulation and CAD tools (Altium preferred) Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills PNT and/or RF experience strongly preferred Familiarity with military specs and/or environmental testing preferred Ability to travel (no more than 20%, open to being able to when and if needed)