R&D Electrical Engineer, Prin

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• Architect and participate/lead design, development, implementation, verification, validation and reliability growth of electronics based systems & components as applied in downhole tools.
• Understand and have hands-on experience with micro-processor or controller-based systems, architecture, components and interfaces.
• Lead/participate in designs with fundamental embedded programming concepts to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge and experience in embedded debugging IDE (like TI Code Composer Studio), fluent in firmware programming and development in C language as well as basics of assembly language.
• Lead/participate in overall design/component qualification testing as well as in debugging/troubleshooting of complex issues by using common lab instruments.
• Hands-on experience in high temperature electronics system design, component selection, qualification & PCB assembly practice.
• Develop schematics and support PCB design (using CAD tools). Well versed in resolving issues such as noise minimization, reflection, crosstalk, ground bounce, etc.
• Knowledgeable and have hands-on experience/understanding of common interface protocols like I2C, SPI, RS485, RS232, CAN, USB, etc.
• Familiar with sensor analog front interfaces and concepts related to sensor calibration.
• Basic understanding of various filters, amplifier topologies and architecture.
• Knowledgeable and hands-on experiences on ADC, DAC, LDO, switching power supply topologies
• Able to perform circuit simulation utilizing tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, etc.
• Able to prepare engineering documents like design specifications, test plans, test procedures, user’s manuals, etc.
• Protect intellectual property by filling timely disclosures and patents.
• Some travel to field locations/testing locations will likely be required for this role.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience and skills, a variety of job opportunities might be available including R&D Principal Electrical Engineer, R&D Advisor Electrical Engineer up to a R&D Senior Advisor Electrical Engineer.