Owns large-scale hardware projects or complex system designs (multi-board systems, high-density or high-speed designs, advanced SoC integration).
Utilizes hardware design standards and processes, ensuring best practices for EMC, reliability, and manufacturability.
Collaborates with cross-functional leads (Firmware, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management) to define hardware requirements and long-term roadmaps.
Identifies and mitigates risks early, making strategic decisions that balance performance, cost, and time-to-market.
Provides guidance and advanced troubleshooting for EMC challenges; leads pre-compliance and compliance testing efforts.
Conducts high-level electromagnetic and circuit simulations to validate design architecture decisions early.
Skilled at designing safety in mind (DFMEA) with circuits that mitigate SPF & LPF.
Leads design reviews, and uses PCB Layout & EMC best practices, testing methodologies, and documentation quality.
Supports onsite supplier quality audits and interfaces with subcontractors.
Leadership & Mentorship:
Mentors junior and mid-level engineers.
Conducts thorough design reviews, emphasizing best practices for robust design.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in an electrical engineering role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Expert in embedded design utilizing highly efficient components for battery powered devices.
Expert at schematic capture & layout software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365, Teams).
Proficient using board management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, GIT).
Wilcox is a U.S government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.
U.S citizenship is required for this position.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
Experience with military standards, specifically MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.
Experience with laser systems, night vision/imaging systems, or target location systems.
Familiarity with U.S Department of Defense contracts and requirements.
Physical Requirements:
Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear; use hands and fingers to handle and touch objects, tools, or controls to work in a production environment. Vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
Ability to perform physical tests and handle tools/equipment used for prototyping.
