Spectra Logic

Sr Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Spectra Logic$125K — $145K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert-level knowledge of circuit behavior and signal integrity.
  • Proven leadership skills with effective decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong analytical skills focused on root cause analysis.
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware/electrical engineering preferred.
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Local residency required, commuting distance to Boulder, CO. No relocation assistance offered.

Responsibilities

  • Establish global standards for electrical validation strategies.
  • Optimize electrical designs for high-density server and tape library architectures.
  • Lead investigations of field failures, guiding teams toward permanent solutions.
  • Drive lifecycle strategies for PCBAs and set design protocol standards.
  • Champion compliance strategies with external safety and EMC bodies.
  • Align electrical engineering initiatives with executive business objectives.
  • Mentor engineers to foster professional growth and technical direction.

Benefits

  • Casual, hybrid work environment in Boulder, CO.
Full Job Description
Description

Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Company: Spectra Logic

Location: Boulder, CO (Casual, Hybrid Environment)

Position Type: Full-Time, Engineering / Sustaining Engineering

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 / year (Competitive based on knowledge, skills, and experience)
Position Overview

As a Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer at Spectra Logic, you will step into a high-impact technical leadership role shaping the lifecycle, reliability, and long-term strategy of our entire product portfolio. You will serve as the guiding authority for electrical sustaining engineering, driving cutting-edge design improvements, resolving complex hardware challenges, and mentoring a talented engineering team. If you are an expert problem-solver who thrives on optimizing advanced hardware architectures and collaborating across executive and technical teams, this is your opportunity to shine.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
  • Define Global Standards: Establish and champion the global electrical validation strategy and technical benchmarks across all sustaining engineering initiatives.
  • Optimize Complex Architecture: Ensure electrical designs remain exceptionally robust for long-term support, with a specific focus on high-density server and tape library power architectures.
  • Mastermind Root Cause Analysis: Lead the investigation of high-impact field failures, guiding cross-functional teams toward systemic, permanent resolutions.
  • Oversee Lifecycle & PCBA Design: Drive the overarching lifecycle strategy for all PCBAs, setting world-class standards for Altium design protocols and documentation.
  • Champion Compliance: Lead the global compliance and certification strategy, serving as the primary liaison with external bodies for Safety and EMC.
Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Executive Alignment: Partner directly with executive stakeholders to align electrical engineering activities with broader business, operational, and financial objectives.
  • Shape the Next Generation: Mentor and inspire engineers across all levels, actively guiding the technical direction and professional growth of the team.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Impact: Spearhead major initiatives to improve product reliability, enhance supply chain resilience through proactive BOM management, and lower total cost of ownership.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Proven Technical Expertise: Expert-level command of circuit behavior, signal integrity, power systems, and schematic design, with deep mastery of Altium Designer (or similar top-tier PCBA tools).
  • Leadership Track Record: A recognized technical leader with excellent decision-making capabilities and strong cross-functional communication skills.
  • Advanced Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a passion for diving deep into root-cause engineering challenges.
  • Experience: 10+ years of hardware/electrical engineering experience is highly preferred.
  • Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
  • Residency: Must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Please note: Relocation assistance is not available; local candidates will be prioritized.

About Spectra Logic

Spectra Logic develops data storage and data management solutions that solve the problem of long-term digital preservation for organizations dealing with exponential data growth. Spectra Logic's archive and backup solutions are designed to work in a variety of industries, including media and entertainment, scientific research, and government agencies. The company's products include tape libraries, disk-based backup and archive solutions, and cloud storage services. Spectra Logic was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn more about Spectra Logic
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1979

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