$49-65/hour
1789 Addison Way, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Would you be happier knowing that what you did at work could help our kids survive climate change? Do you enjoy brainstorming circuit design concepts, working with users to design and test firmware, and creating hardware and software solutions for broad applications? Do you have experience designing microcontroller based mixed signal (analog and digital) PCBs, along with experience writing firmware for microcontrollers? If you answered yes, then come join Brechtel as an Electrical Engineer and help create cutting-edge solutions to communicate with and control our scientific instruments. We are a team of 16 scientists, engineers and technicians designing and building scientific instruments from scratch. Your designs will allow our customers to control airborne particulate sensors on drones, balloons, vans, ships, airplanes, even golf carts used by climate scientists and air quality researchers around the world. Our goal is to accelerate scientific discovery by creating products that make a difference. Primary Responsibilities: Design, prototype, and test new PCBs using ARM microcontrollers Write and test firmware for PCBs Collaborate with other developers to implement cloud networking and data analysis software Continuing engineering and technical support for existing products Qualifications: 5+ years of circuit design, PCB fabrication, and electronics troubleshooting experience 4+ years firmware experience using C, Python, and R B.S. in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical engineering Strong customer and in-house team support focus Physical Requirements and Work Environment: You must have the ability to move about the office to access files, workstations, office equipment, computers, and other productivity devices. You must also be able to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time, attend meetings, and work with customers and technicians in person and via email and phone. Using a computer while sitting is common; most time will be spent in the engineering lab. The exempt, 40 hour/week position reports to the V.P. of Engineering and offers significant benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, Simple IRA with 3% match, 9 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid vacation. The position also offers a merit-based, annual profit-sharing bonus, and the opportunity to work alongside great people to solve important problems. The range of pay is between $49/hour and $65/hour and will be commensurate with experience. If you are interested, please send us a cover letter, your resume, and some examples of your work. Learn about what we do at www.brechtel.com.