Electrical Engineer II - Communications

Job description

Electrical Engineer II – Communications Why join OTTO Engineering? At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products—we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn’t an option , serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues ! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success . We are proudly American ! You’ll love our Engineering Team! Join a team where your engineering talent directly supports the people who protect and serve. At OTTO Engineering, we design and build innovative communications and power‑management products used by Public Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. You’ll help create rugged, reliable, and innovative products that professionals depend on every day. If you’re excited by meaningful engineering challenges and the chance to build technology that truly matters, this role is a great fit. Specifically, we are seeking experience with … Op‑amps, filters, transistor circuits, codecs, and power supplies Digital and microprocessor design Portable/battery‑powered product Compliance exposure; EMC, ESD, UL/ATEX/FM Intrinsically Safe Schematic entry proficiency; Altium experience a plus As our Electrical Engineer II you will design advanced circuitry for our communications and power‑management products. Will participate in new product design from concept to full production, tackle analog, audio, digital, and battery‑powered design challenges, and help resolve technical issues in both field and manufacturing environments. This role demands initiative, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to work independently with moderate supervision. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%. The Electrical Engineer II will : Design and prototype circuits — Develop analog and digital circuitry, build prototypes, and validate performance against demanding specs. Select and specify components — Make informed choices that balance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Create production documentation — Generate schematics, BOMs, and guide PCB layout to ensure robust, scalable designs. Test and verify product performance — Evaluate, document, and refine designs to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Support technical sales — Provide engineering insight that helps customers understand and adopt our solutions. Define and validate production tests — Establish test requirements and collaborate with Production to qualify test equipment. Sustain and improve existing products — Troubleshoot issues, enhance reliability, and support continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams — Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales to drive successful product outcomes. Maintain engineering records — Keep schematics, BOMs, ECNs, drawings, and layouts accurate and up to date. Take on evolving challenges — Contribute to additional engineering tasks as projects grow and shift. Assist with other related duties as required or assigned About you - What you’ll bring to the table: BSEE degree U.S. Citizen 2+ years of product ‑ development experience — Hands‑on involvement from concept through production. Strong analog/audio design skills — Op‑amps, filters, transistor circuits, codecs, power supplies, etc. Digital and microprocessor design experience Portable/battery ‑ powered product experience (preferred) Schematic entry proficiency — Altium experience a plus. Embedded coding familiarity (bonus) Compliance exposure — EMC, ESD, UL/ATEX/FM Intrinsically Safe experience a plus. Microsoft Office proficiency Strong work discipline — Self‑motivated, proactive, communicates clearly, meets commitments. Detail ‑ driven problem solving — Critical thinker with a results‑oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills — Clear, confident written and verbal communication. What OTTO offers for this specific position: The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience. Target base salary hiring range: $80,000 to $95,000, based on qualifications and experience. Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan. Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. OTTO’s Benefits: Health: Medical Insurance- HMO Plan Standard PPO Plan Enhanced PPO Plan High Deducible PPO Plan FSA, LFSA, and HSA Dental Insurance- Base Plan Buy-Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life insurance: Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 10 paid holidays Company picnic Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! 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