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We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot custom electronics for a Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) product. You will work across analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, taking designs from concept through schematic/PCB layout, prototype bring-up, test/validation, and support in manufacturing.
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot custom electronics for a Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) product. You will work across analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, taking designs from concept through schematic/PCB layout, prototype bring-up, test/validation, and support in manufacturing.
Design and develop custom electronics (analog, digital, mixed-signal) for precision instrumentation and sensor systems
Own schematic capture and PCB design (placement/routing), including BOM creation, DFM/DFT considerations, and design reviews
Perform component selection and trade studies (cost, risk, availability, lifecycle, reliability), including derating and failure mode thinking
Lead board bring-up: initial power checks, clocking, comms interfaces, fault isolation, and root-cause debugging
Use lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) to characterize signals, noise, timing, and power integrity
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience designing and debugging electronics (preferably for instrumentation, sensors, or embedded systems)
Strong fundamentals in circuit analysis and electronics: analog + digital, mixed-signal interfaces, and signal integrity basics
Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, prototyping, soldering/rework, and hardware debugging
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium preferred; OrCAD/KiCad acceptable)
Comfortable using lab equipment: oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, function generator; logic analyzer experience is a plus
We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.
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