Electrical Engineer – PCB Design & Embedded Systems

Electrical Engineer – PCB Design & Embedded Systems

This position is in Mooresville, NC just north of Charlotte, North Carolina

This position will not support sponsorship at this time. Candidates should be a U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder.

IST Precision Inc. is an advanced R&D engineering firm specializing in high-precision instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and diagnostics. With over 24 years of experience, we develop innovative electronic solutions using state-of-the-art processors and FPGAs across a wide range of industries—from space and telecommunications to life sciences.

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to pioneering projects in molecular imaging, telecommunications, and space-based data acquisition. The ideal candidate will have experience in PCB design and layout, circuit routing, and embedded programming. This role requires close collaboration with our electronics and precision mechanics teams to design and implement cutting-edge electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, simulate, and route analog and digital printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and detail drawings, with appropriate version control.
• Review and validate PCB design packages created by team members to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Develop and test prototype firmware using development platforms such as ST microcontrollers.
• Troubleshoot and debug PCB assemblies in lab settings, supporting both in-house testing and client feedback.
• Collaborate with electronics and mechanical teams to develop high-performance circuit boards for advanced instrumentation.
• Design PCB test fixtures and support systems for high-value, precision applications.
• Support sourcing and coordination of electronic components and manage vendor relationships as needed.
• Assist in assembling and integrating complex instrumentation systems for alpha and beta-stage product development.
• Contribute to space-grade electronic hardware development, ensuring reliability and performance under extreme conditions.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-university experience in PCB design, layout, and routing (including surface mount, BGA, and mixed-signal designs).
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, with hands-on experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electronic systems.
• Proficient in PCB design tools such as Altium (preferred), PADS, Cadence, or Valor.
• Experience designing and laying out PCBs with FPGAs, microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, DRAM, and other high-density components.
• Experience with mixed analog/digital signal layouts and high-speed (RF) data line design (preferred).
• Familiarity with designing circuit boards for higher voltages (up to 200V) and wireless components (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with industry-standard interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, and PCIe.
• Experience working with board fabrication vendors for both bare board and turnkey production.
• Programming experience in C, C++, or Python; embedded systems and signal processing (e.g., digital filters) experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMC testing, IEC standards, and version control tools like Git (preferred).
• Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborator; comfortable working across engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed to meet project deadlines.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required.

IST Precision Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented team of over 30 engineers, make a real impact on the company and its customers, and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

We are now accepting resumes for a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits package will depend on skill level and educational background. To be considered, please email your resume, unofficial transcript, and optional cover letter as a PDF or Word file.

Read why IST is a great workplace.

● https://www.istprecision.com/what-makes-ist-precision-a-great-workplace/

Follow us on linkedin and youtube to review a few industries that we serve.

● https://www.linkedin.com/company/ist-precision/

● https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--3ZgNdcZ8R3lZKgt3JLJg

Benefits:

● 401(k)

● 401(k) matching

● Dental insurance

● Flexible schedule

● Health insurance

● Paid time off

● Vision insurance