Entrust Datacard

Senior Electrical Engineer

Entrust Datacard$96K — $141K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design and board bring-up
  • Strong background in analog and digital circuit design
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or VHDL/Verilog
  • Capability to work with cross-functional teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype microcontroller and microprocessor-based products
  • Develop complex embedded systems with mixed-signal design
  • Support firmware and/or FPGA designs
  • Lead debugging and root cause analysis for hardware issues
  • Create and execute test plans for hardware and software validation

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and learning initiatives
  • Flexible work options to promote work-life balance
  • Collaborative work environment encouraging idea sharing
Full Job Description
Position Overview: As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will utilize your design and analytical skills to develop products from concept to production. The new product development team designs innovative products for the card personalization business. Your experience with embedded hardware design, embedded

firmware development, prototyping, debugging, coordinating with vendors, and interfacing with manufacturing organizations will be key to success in this role. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment that values hands-on problem solving, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement through the evaluation of new technologies and tools. You will have the opportunity to develop electronics used in printing, smart card, RFID, motion control, and laser technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, schematic capture, and prototype microcontroller and microprocessor-based products
  • Design and develop complex embedded systems involving mixed-signal design, high-speed interfaces, and integration across hardware and firmware domains
  • Develop or support firmware and/or FPGA designs
  • Lead board bring-up, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware issues, with the ability to independently drive issues to resolution
  • Test and verify new designs
  • Lead or support transition of designs into production
  • Contribute to identification of emerging technologies and support technical direction within assigned projects
  • Work with vendors and sourcing to define technical requirements for components and subsystems
  • Design to and support qualification of products to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, FCC, and CE
  • Create and execute test plans for hardware and software validation
  • Design and implement test fixtures to verify circuit board and system functionality for production testing
  • Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and interns on design practices and debugging techniques


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design, schematic capture, layout, and board bring-up, with demonstrated progression in ownership and technical responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design, bring up, debug, and deliver embedded hardware systems or major subsystems
  • Strong experience in analog and digital circuit design including DC/DC power supplies and common digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB)
  • Experience developing in C/C++ and/or VHDL or Verilog
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including engineers, lab technicians, product management, and manufacturing
  • Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with EE design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics)
  • Experience with FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera)
  • Experience with smart card, RFID, NFC, printing, or motion control systems
  • Working knowledge of project management concepts (timelines, costs, requirements, resources)
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded hardware design, schematic capture, layout, and board bring-up
  • Demonstrated ownership of delivering high-quality designs with a focus on reliability, performance, and manufacturability
  • Curiosity and initiative in evaluating new technologies, tools, and design approaches, and applying them to improve development speed, product performance, or test efficiency
  • Experience working in fast-paced development environments with a rapid, iterative approach to design and debugging while maintaining engineering rigor
  • Openness to adopting modern development tools, including AI-assisted tools, to improve design efficiency, debugging, and documentation workflows


Where you will be: Minneapolis, MN, working in-office Monday through Friday.

NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION

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  • Career Growth: Whether you're a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we're invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.


  • Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you're remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.


  • Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.


Compensation Range:

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $96,797-$141,969 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

Recruiter:
James Beck

About Entrust Datacard

Entrust Datacard is a privately held information technology company headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota. The company was formed in 2014 through the merger of Entrust and Datacard Group. Entrust Datacard provides a wide range of products and services, including identity and access management, secure communications, and card issuance solutions. The company serves customers in a variety of sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, and retail. Entrust Datacard is committed to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its products and services, including the SC Magazine Award for Best Identity Management Solution in 2019.
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2,000 employees
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1994

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