Senior Electrical Engineer IV – Communications

Why join OTTO Engineering? At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products—we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn't an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company's profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American! Specifically, We Are Seeking Experience With … Product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturabilityElectronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring-up skills & integration of initial HW/SWMicroprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)Sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc.) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and designBluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols Our Senior Electrical Engineer IV will design circuitry for Communications and Power Management Products. Working on concept through production product development, as well as participate in the technical resolution of field and production issues. Prior experience in portable (battery powered) electronics, analog, audio, and digital circuitry is desired. The Senior Electrical Engineer IV should be able to work independently or be the lead engineer on a project. Ability to electrically architect new products and mentor junior Engineers. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 10%. The Senior Electrical Engineer IV Will Key contributor in the full product development life-cycle: concept, design, bring-up, integration of initial HW/SW, factory support, test & validation, and customer supportCreate technical specifications from internal and customer product requirementsDrive architecture, design, prototyping, and test strategyLead component research, selection, and validationDesign digital interface logic, sensors, peripherals, microprocessors, memory, etc.Design audio circuits (A/D & D/A converters, audio power amps, op-amps, etc.)Design analog circuitry including filters, FETs, power supplies (linear and switchmode regulators), and battery monitoring & chargingDesign and optimize circuits for minimal current drain consumption to maximize battery lifeGenerate schematics using Altium CAD. Provide guidance to a Printed Circuit Board Designer for routing, high speed interface, impedance matching, power routing, EMC Compliance, etc. Generate Engineering Documentation: Schematics, BOMs, ECNs, Test Plans, and SpecificationsLead the electrical bring-up, debug, and validation of analog and digital designsHands-on design, troubleshooting, optimization, simulation, using oscilloscopes, DMM's, and other test equipment Define and execute performance tests, reliability tests, EMC testing, and field failure analysisDefine requirements for circuit board level testing & test-coverage as well as of end-of-line functional product testing, including selection of test equipmentCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Quality, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineers, to ensure timely product development and performanceConduct and participate in design reviews and DFMEAsEnsure compliance with industry standards including collaboration with test labs and regulatory agenciesHelp provide project timelines and cost estimatesContribute to the development of Intellectual PropertyAssist with other related duties as required or assigned What You'll Need To Bring To The Table BSEEU.S. Citizen Minimum of 10 years of experience in concept-through-production product developmentProficiency in electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring-up skills & integration of initial HW/SWExperience in product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturabilityExperience in microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)Experience with sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and designStrong understanding of Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocolsKnowledge of battery charging circuits and batteriesExperience employing mitigation methods and techniques to address circuit noise, meet ESD standards, and EMC ComplianceKnowledge of some embedded software is not required, but a plusDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze product failures, and apply test results to design improvements Experience using a Schematic/Layout CAD tool (Experience with Altium is a plus)Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and contribute to multiple simultaneous projectsExcellent communication and teamwork skills are essentialFlexible, results-oriented problem-solver who is a self-starter and who can work independently and as a member of a team What OTTO Offers For This Specific Position The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience. Target base salary hiring range: $110,000 to $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. Health OTTO's Benefits: Medical Insurance- HMO PlanStandard PPO PlanEnhanced PPO PlanHigh Deducible PPO PlanFSA, LFSA, and HSA Dental Insurance- Base PlanBuy-Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life Insurance Life/AD&DVoluntary Life/AD&DShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability 10 paid holidays Company picnic Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! 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