We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Product Development Team as a key contributor in taking our proven technology to the commercial market.  This position will report to the Electronics and Controls Engineering Team Lead.

• Research, design, develop, and test circuits, electronic components, and systems for military and commercial use, utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
• Generate technical documentation of designs, and issue technical reports on testing and validation of prototypes.
• Use computer-aided engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
• Provide technical support and instruction to staff regarding equipment standards and assist with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
• Analyze system electrical requirements and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop overall electrical system plan.
• Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, and other relevant parties to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
• Develop and manage external suppliers and partners in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems.
• Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.
• Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Conduct tests, inspections, and analysis of products or processes to evaluate quality and performance.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.  Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in electrical/electronic engineering, specifically in the design of custom control and power conversion circuitry.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.  This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of portable power systems.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware & software, including applications and programming.
• DC/DC conversion experience is required.
• Experience in the hands-on use of general lab equipment and hardware debuggers is required.
• Experience in writing C/C++ code a plus.
• Experience in embedded Real Time Operating Systems.

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Experience utilizing SMBUS Level-3 battery charging communications and charging strategies utilizing this information.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of portable power systems.
• Experience in establishing and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with project management, engineering documentation, and report writing.
• The ability to develop a Graphic User Interface is desired.
• Working knowledge of PADS PCB Design Solution software is desired.

Required Skills and Traits

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self starter with high energy and high output of quality work.
• Excellent decision making and judgment.
• Proven ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine causes of failures, and take action on issues.
• Ability to manage own time and set own priorities.