Senior Electrical Engineer IV - Communications

• 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
  !

• Product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
• Electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring‑up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
• Microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)
• Sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc.) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and design
• Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols

• BSEE
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in concept-through-production product development
• Proficiency in electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring‑up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
• Experience in product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
• Experience 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 design
• Strong understanding of Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols
• Knowledge of battery charging circuits and batteries
• Experience employing mitigation methods and techniques to address circuit noise, meet ESD standards, and EMC Compliance
• Knowledge of some embedded software is not required, but a plus
• Demonstrated 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 projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential
• Flexible, results-oriented problem‑solver who is a self‑starter and who can work independently and as a member of a team

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.

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Te…