Electrical Engineer

About Pilgrim

Pilgrim builds advanced biotechnology systems designed to meet mission needs and deliver real-world impact for warfighters. Our approach emphasizes hands‑on engineering, rapid iteration, and direct field deployment
. We design systems that move quickly from prototype to field demo, refined with operator feedback to ensure technology succeeds under real‑world pressure.

As an Electrical Engineer at Pilgrim, you’ll own initiatives end‑to‑end—designing, prototyping, and deploying ruggedized electronics for advanced biotechnology systems. This is not a theoretical R&D role: you’ll be in the lab, on the bench, and in the field, integrating electronics into complex assemblies and testing them under operational stress.

• PCB Design
  :
  Design and develop rigid, flex, and rigid‑flex PCBs—from schematic capture to layout—balancing performance and packaging.

• Prototyping
  :
  Build and test breadboard circuits to validate concepts and scale to production with DFM principles.

• Hardware Bring‑Up
  :
  Validate and debug new boards using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other test tools.

• Subsystem Development
  :
  Design and test circuits for sensing, actuation, and power management
  .

• Integration
  :
  Assemble and troubleshoot wire harnesses, cabling, and connectors for reliable system integration.

• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with mechanical and systems engineers on electromechanical assemblies.

• Field Testing
  :
  Travel to conduct live demonstrations, stress‑test prototypes, and incorporate operator feedback into system refinements.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent capability.

• A portfolio of independent projects showing applied hardware design and prototyping skills (required).

• Hands‑on experience with PCB design software (KiCad preferred, Altium acceptable).

• Strong mixed‑signal circuit design background.

• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies).

• Hands‑on skills in soldering, wiring, board bring‑up, and rework.

• Familiarity with communication protocols (
  SPI, I2C, UART
  ).

• Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations in design.

• Experience with
  edge computing platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Rockchip).

• Embedded microcontrollers/SoCs (Nordic nRF, STM
  32, STM
  32MP
  1).

• Deploying ML models on embedded systems or working with RTOS‑based firmware.

• Strong programming in C/C++ and Python for firmware or test automation.

• Background in low‑power design and optimization.

• Familiarity with CAD tools (Fusion 360) and rapid prototyping (3D printing, machining).

• Experience with ruggedized electronics or systems designed for harsh environments.

• Direct ownership
  :
  Take full responsibility for hardware initiatives from design to deployment.

• Mission impact
  :
  Build systems that support operators in the field, under real‑world pressure.

• Hands‑on engineering
  :
  Combine lab prototyping with field testing and iteration.

• Growth path
  :
  Early opportunity to take on leadership as Pilgrim scales.

If you’re eager to design and deploy electronics that stand up to the toughest conditions—and see your work make an immediate difference in the field—Pilgrim is the place for you.