Senior Electrical Design Engineer

ESI Motion
Simi Valley, US
On-site

Job Description

Looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to lead the development, design, system integration and maintenance of our embedded hardware platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering discipline, and 10+ years recent experience in embedded hardware development.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead teams in product definition, materials selection, architecture, and review activities
  • Lead recommendation and implementation of hardware solutions and improved practices
  • Develop and maintain micro-controller operated digital and analog electronics in accordance with established company methodologies and processes
  • Interface with customers to determine and define requirements
  • Guide engineering, packaging and board layout activities
  • Lead feedback discussions on hardware requirements related to design, time, feasibility, etc.
  • Work with other team members to develop complete systems (hardware and software)
  • Perform product design and development activities with a high degree of
  • independence and creativity. Be responsible from start to finish of new product development including product definition, design, parts selection and qualification.
  • Formulate product designs using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
  • Generate engineering documentation e.g. specification, schematics, layouts, BOM and qualification reports
  • Lead the development and testing of PC graphical user interfaces
  • Follow programming guidelines and use a software version control system
  • Document test plans, test results, lead and design test stand equipment
  • Coordinate and execute hardware releases, version upgrades, and custom interfaces according to company quality assurance practices
  • Create and review design and product information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy
  • Consult with other engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system designs.
  • Planning, managing and execution of multiple activities while maintaining quality requirements, budget costs and schedule milestones
  • Lead and mentor other team members

Candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in:

  • Advanced application of electrical and software engineering concepts
  • Advanced design, analysis and testing of micro-controller operated digital and analog electronics
  • Advanced experience in PSpice simulations
  • Embedded systems software design
  • IGBTs, Mosfets, and other power drivers and current sensors
  • Motor control systems
  • Release management and document control
  • Application lifecycle management
  • Analog and digital circuits
  • A/D and D/A converters
  • ORCAD schematics tool
  • FPGA and high-speed signal processing
  • Digital Signal processing, control systems and digital filters
  • TCP/IP, C+/C++ knowledge a plus
  • Sensor less motor control knowledge a plus
  • Project management methodologies knowledge a plus
  • Military standards knowledge a plus
  • Military project RFP process knowledge a plus

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Worst Case Circuit Analysis capability
  • A hands-on, "get it done" attitude
  • Strong communication and leadership ability
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines
  • Creativity and self-motivation to solve unique and complex technical problems
  • Desire to lead teams and be promoted to higher levels of responsibility
  • Knowledge of Microsoft products including Windows 10, Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Excellent oral and written English skills
  • U.S citizen or U.S. person

ESI is a technology leader in cutting-edge servo motor controller technology for extreme environments. We specialize in designing and manufacturing rugged, high performance motor control products for military, industrial, aviation, robotics, automotive, and agricultural industries. We are entering an exciting year of company expansion and are looking for talented and driven engineers to join our team.

As part of the ESI Motion's commitment to this overall process as an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer, we will ensure all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. ESI Motion ensures all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonReactAdvanced application of electrical and software engineering conceptsAdvanced design, analysis and testing of micro-controller operated digital and analog electronicsAdvanced experience in pspice simulationsEmbedded systems software designIgbts, mosfets, and other power drivers and current sensorsMotor control systemsRelease management and document controlApplication lifecycle managementAnalog and digital circuitsA/d and d/a convertersOrcad schematics toolFpga and high-speed signal processingDigital signal processing, control systems and digital filtersTcp/ipC+/c++Sensor less motor controlProject management methodologiesMilitary standardsMilitary project rfp processLeadershipCommunicationAnalytical and problem-solving skillsWorst case circuit analysis capabilityHands-on, get it done attitudeCreativity and self-motivationDesire to lead teams and be promoted to higher levelsEngineeringHardware developmentEmbedded hardware platformsMicro-controller operated digital and analog electronicsHardware solutions and improved practicesProduct design and developmentScientific analysis and mathematical modelsEngineering documentationPc graphical user interfacesProgramming guidelinesSoftware version control systemTest plansTest resultsDesign and product informationManuals and brochuresTechnical accuracyHardware and software interfacesOperational and performance requirementsQuality requirementsBudget costsSchedule milestonesHardware releasesVersion upgradesCustom interfacesCompany quality assurance practicesHardware requirementsHardware designHardware testingHardware maintenanceHardware integrationHardware developmentHardware solutionsHardware practicesHardware designHardware testingHardware maintenanceHardware integrationHardware developmentHardware solutionsHardware practices

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/1/2026

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