Electrical Engineer - Advanced Electronics & FPGA SystemsEmployment Type: Full-Time
Location: Sioux Fall, SDTravel: Occasional Travel as Required
Relocation Assistance: Provided
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Security Requirements: Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified government information
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic systems supporting complex radar, defense, and mission-critical applications.
This position will focus on
high-speed digital circuit design, FPGA-based systems, embedded processors, mixed-signal electronics, and hardware integration. The Staff Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle, from system architecture and initial design through prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex electronic hardware, strong FPGA and high-speed digital design capabilities, and proficiency with Altium or comparable PCB design software. This individual must be comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory environment while providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Engineering & System Design
- Lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for radar and mission-critical applications
- Design high-speed digital circuits, FPGA-based systems, embedded electronics, and mixed-signal hardware
- Develop electronic system architectures incorporating FPGAs, embedded processors, and RF components
- Design circuitry utilizing PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, SGMII, USB, SPI, and I²C interfaces
- Perform signal integrity analysis and evaluate high-speed electronic system performance
- Develop schematics and PCB layouts using Altium or comparable electronic design software
- Support circuit simulation, PCB fabrication, hardware assembly, and system integration
- Evaluate component selection, circuit performance, and system reliability
- Ensure electrical designs meet applicable technical specifications and engineering requirements
FPGA & Embedded Systems Development
- Develop and implement FPGA logic using VHDL/HDL
- Support FPGA-based system architecture, design, and hardware integration
- Design and integrate embedded processor and microprocessor-based systems
- Evaluate digital communication interfaces and system-level functionality
- Collaborate with hardware and embedded engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
- Support debugging, optimization, and validation of FPGA and embedded electronic systems
- Maintain accurate design documentation and configuration control using version management tools
Hardware Testing & Validation
- Lead hardware verification, prototype validation, and system-level testing
- Develop test procedures, validation plans, and laboratory test configurations
- Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
- Utilize laboratory instrumentation to evaluate circuit and system performance
- Support prototype development, precision soldering, and electronic component rework
- Identify and resolve hardware design issues during development and integration
- Conduct testing to verify system functionality, performance, and reliability
- Support field troubleshooting and technical issue resolution as required
Technical Analysis & Engineering Support
- Perform detailed technical evaluations of complex electronic systems and components
- Support analysis of high-speed digital signals, mixed-signal circuits, and embedded hardware
- Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements
- Assist with RF-related engineering challenges and hardware integration
- Support compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, and design specifications
- Contribute to engineering process improvements and design optimization initiatives
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide technical leadership on complex electrical engineering projects
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level electrical engineers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
- Participate in system architecture reviews, design evaluations, and technical planning
- Support engineering proposals, project planning, and technical presentations
- Communicate complex technical information to engineering teams and project stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering methodologies, design processes, and system reliability
- Independently resolve complex technical challenges while maintaining project objectives
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- Approximately 8-12 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
- Strong experience with high-speed digital circuit design and signal integrity
- Hands-on experience with FPGA-based systems and VHDL/HDL development
- Experience designing and integrating embedded electronics and microprocessor-based architectures
- Proficiency with Altium or comparable schematic capture and PCB design software
- Experience designing electronic systems utilizing PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, USB, SPI, and I²C interfaces
- Experience performing hardware bring-up, debugging, and prototype validation
- Strong knowledge of electronic laboratory instrumentation and testing procedures
- Experience troubleshooting complex electronic hardware and performing root-cause analysis
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git or Subversion
- Strong understanding of electronic system architecture, design principles, and hardware integration
- Demonstrated technical leadership and complex engineering problem-solving experience
- Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Willingness to work in a hands-on laboratory environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified government information
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required
Preferred Qualifications- Experience designing electronic systems for radar, aerospace, defense, or mission-critical applications
- Experience with RF circuit design and analysis, including GHz-frequency systems
- Knowledge of power electronics and electrical power system design
- Experience utilizing spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators
- Experience designing ruggedized electronic systems for demanding operating environments
- Knowledge of thermal management for high-performance electronics
- Experience with conduction cooling and thermal analysis
- Experience with mixed-signal system integration and RF hardware interfaces
- Experience supporting electronic hardware development from initial concept through production
- Experience leading technical design reviews and mentoring engineering teams
- Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on complex electronic systems
Candidate Must-Haves- Approximately 8-12 years of electrical engineering experience
- Strong high-speed digital circuit design experience
- Hands-on FPGA development experience using VHDL/HDL
- Experience with embedded processors and microprocessor-based systems
- Proficiency with Altium or comparable PCB design software
- Experience designing and integrating high-speed digital interfaces, including PCIe, DDR4/5, and Ethernet
- Strong understanding of signal integrity and mixed-signal electronics
- Experience with hardware bring-up, laboratory testing, debugging, and prototype validation
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic hardware and perform root-cause analysis
- Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to independently manage complex engineering challenges
- Strong technical documentation and communication capabilities
- U.S. Citizenship
- Eligibility for access to classified government information
