Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design (Embedded/IoT)

We're looking for an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to design connected hardware for heavy-duty industrial environments. You'll own PCB design and microcontroller integration, and you'll work with firmware, mechanical, thermal, and optical engineers to take products from concept through production.

The work centers on embedded systems, CANBus, RTOS, wireless connectivity, and IoT, and the products you design will be used in industrial automation.

What you'll do

• Design hardware built to hold up in rugged, industrial-grade conditions
• Work with firmware, mechanical, thermal, and optical teams on new product development
• Implement communication protocols including CANBus and SAE J1939, making sure designs meet mechanical and thermal specifications
• Write technical specs and proposals that support cost-effective, scalable designs
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes and support DFMEA documentation
• Develop and run validation test plans, including alpha and beta rounds and DVP&R stress testing
• Refine designs for manufacturability and for integration into larger systems
• Write technical documentation and internal white papers to share knowledge across the team
• Maintain accurate design revisions and version control throughout the project lifecycle

What you bring

• 3+ years of circuit and hardware design experience
• Experience with Altium or a comparable CAD tool for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Working background in embedded systems (RTOS or Linux), with coding experience in C, C++, or Python
• Solid understanding of CANBus and SAE J1939
• Exposure to GHz-range microprocessors and wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and cellular
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing and DFM principles
• Understanding of device-to-cloud embedded system architecture

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework preferred

This is an on-site role in the Pittsburgh PA area.

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

IQ Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IQ Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

IQ Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of IQ Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, this role is restricted to US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• PCB: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Required)

Work Location: In person