Electrical Engineer III — Analog, Digital & Power Electronics

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IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Title: Electrical Engineer III — Analog, Digital & Power Electronics Department: Engineering Reports To: Electrical Engineering Manager Location: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Design electronics for demanding space and tactical applications. As an Electrical Engineer III, you will take ownership of hardware development from requirements and circuit design through board bring-up, integration, and verification. Depending on your strengths and project needs, you will develop cryocooler control electronics, FPIE electronics for space applications, or power management electronics for tactical systems. We are seeking an engineer with strong analog and/or digital design skills who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and turning designs into reliable, tested hardware. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Own circuit and board-level designs, including requirements definition, architecture, schematic development, component selection, and PCB layout guidance. Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power circuitry aligned with your expertise and assigned products. Perform circuit simulations and design analyses to verify performance, margins, and reliability. Lead hands-on board bring-up, troubleshooting, integration, and design verification. Develop test procedures and document results demonstrating compliance with product requirements. Prepare and present technical analyses, design review packages, and engineering recommendations. Collaborate with mechanical, firmware/software, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver producible, reliable hardware. Support qualification, production transition, and resolution of hardware issues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Typically 7+ years of relevant electronic hardware design experience. Demonstrated strength in at least one area: analog/mixed-signal design, digital hardware design, or power electronics. Experience taking circuit or PCB designs from concept through prototype bring-up and verification. Proficiency with schematic capture, circuit analysis or simulation, and laboratory test equipment. Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and resolve hardware design issues. Ability to work independently on assigned designs and communicate technical decisions clearly across engineering disciplines. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles. Ability to evaluate electrical systems, components, materials, and applications. Ability to develop practical, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines. Ability to communicate technical information effectively to internal teams and customers. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other cross-functional team members. Preferred qualifications Experience in one or more of the following; expertise in every area is not expected: Space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware. Cryocooler controls, motor-drive electronics, or closed-loop control systems. FPIE electronics, precision analog signal conditioning, or high-speed low-noise mixed-signal design. FPGA-based digital hardware, embedded processor interfaces, or high-speed digital design. DC/DC conversion, power distribution, protection circuitry, or power sequencing. Worst-case analysis, component derating, radiation effects, or high-reliability component selection. EMI/EMC design, environmental qualification, or hardware qualification testing. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position is based in Irvine, CA. This role may require working with electronic hardware, test equipment, and engineering documentation in an office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment. Additional physical, environmental, travel, or schedule requirements may apply based on project and business needs. SECURITY / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS U.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident required. Iris Technology Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. COMPENSATION Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000 annually The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with role requirements BENEFITS Flexible education benefits 12 paid holidays per year 401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility (see 401(k) Summary Plan Description) Paid Time Off (vacation and personal) accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year (3.08 hours per biweekly pay period), with accrual at higher rates according to the length of service matrix (see employee handbook addendum) Five (5) sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in Long Term Disability, paid by employer after eligibility Life Insurance, paid by employer after eligibility Supplemental Life Insurance, offered after eligibility Dental care, group plan offered after eligibility Vision care, group plan offered after eligibility Health care, 80% of the premium HMO plan allowed toward plan of your choosing after eligibility Flexible Spending Account (FSA), offered after eligibility Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance and the achievement of revenue goals. This bonus reflects our commitment to rewarding team contributions when we meet our business objectives. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Iris Technology Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.