Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Admiral Instruments is searching for a full‑time Senior Electrical Engineer experienced in analog electronics and circuit design. Candidates with a firmware emphasis are an ideal fit!

• Work closely with our team of software and firmware developers to create, troubleshoot, and maintain embedded code.
• Design precision instruments capable of applying and measuring DC signals from 1 microvolt to hundreds of volts and 1 nanoamp to thousands of amperes.
• Design precision instruments capable of applying and measuring AC signals from microhertz to megahertz.
• Use CAD programs such as KiCad to capture schematics and lay out PCBs.
• Translate block diagrams into detailed electrical schematics.
• Work closely with colleagues to troubleshoot production lines, diagnose failure modes, and guide repairs of all our Squidstat™ instruments.
• Source electrical components (including integrated circuits) and compile BOMs for production.

• Annual base pay ranges from $100,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.
• Freedom to set your own 40‑hour per week daily working schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plan.
• Supportive small team environment which trusts your work ethic and respects your time.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Firmware development experience in embedded C or similar languages.
• Extensive benchtop experience: prototyping, bread boarding, using laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Thorough documentation and note‑taking when performing all aspects of the job.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• 10+ years experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• 10+ years experience with analog and digital circuit design (understanding circuit functions).
• Knowledge of power electronics: DC‑DC converters, inverters, switching technology.
• Motivation to learn about the latest trends in analog and digital circuits in a self‑directed fashion.
• Familiar with principles of thermal/power management and heat dissipation.
• Knowledge obtaining UL, CSA, ETL, and similar electronics certifications from NRTLs.

Please include the word "Squidstat" prominently in your application to demonstrate attention to detail.