Analyze, construct and maintain devices based on detailed technical intelligence reports and/or reverse engineering of actual hardware, firmware and software. Support the operation and testing of these devices in both laboratory and field conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 1 year of hardware design experience
Current or eligible for a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI access
U.S. Citizenship
Position Description
Perform radio frequency (RF), digital and analog electronic circuit and software analysis to determine device theory of operation, functionality and technical characteristics.
Non-destructive examination to identify components and circuit schematics and to obtain any embedded firmware and software.
Prepare schematics and bill of material for device construction.
Design printed wiring boards (PWBs) for device construction.
Perform limited mechanical design for device housings.
Replicate and/or modify firmware and software as required.
Order and receive all materials necessary for device construction.
Build, integrate, test, maintain and modify devices.
Accurately enter characteristics and specifications of devices into databases for further analysis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge and experience in the design and construction of radio frequency (RF), digital and analog electronic circuits and assemblies.
Knowledge and experience in the design of microcontroller (e.g. PIC) software and firmware and familiarity with microcontroller design environments.
Proficient with computer aided design (CAD) tools for schematic capture and printed wiring board layout.
Proficient in circuit board construction and repair, including excellent soldering skills.
Proficient in light mechanical assembly using hand and simple power tools.
Proficient with electrical and electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, pulse generators and basic shop equipment.
Proficient with RF testing equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators and basic RF components such as couplers, combiners, attenuators, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
This position is available immediately! (April 19, 2013)
Parallax Inc. is a small (40 employees) privately held company located in Rocklin, California. Parallax designs and manufactures microcontroller development tools and small single-board computers that are used by electronic engineers, educational institutions, and hobbyists. The company’s abilities include manufacturing, marketing, sales, technical support, and assembly, both domestically and abroad. Examples of how Parallax customers use our products can be viewed on our website www.parallax.com
Parallax is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized, and knowledgeable individual to work as a Technical Sales Account Manager in the Marketing Department. This position is a regular full-time and exempt level position that requires working in the Rocklin, CA facility, reporting to Parallax’s Director of Marketing and Education. The primary purpose of the Technical Sales Account Manager is to identify the new and cultivate the existing business opportunities, grow and develop Parallax’s position in the industry while maintaining relationships and the company’s focus on customer service and superior quality. Successful candidates will do all of this by demonstrating their knowledge in sales, analytics, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and global travel. Applicants that enjoy a fast-paced work environment and who thrive while juggling multiple competing tasks and demands are encouraged to apply.
Duties associated with position include:
• Convey expertise in Parallax products, services, and capabilities by presenting the company’s vision and product roadmap; capturing various audiences ranging from internal staff, school districts and universities, industry experts, and distributors.
• Travel to generate new business and meet with current distributors (travel up to 50% of the time).
• Represent Parallax at 4-6 events per year; establish rapport and follow-up with frequent Skype/phone meetings.
• Demonstrate expert use of the company’s Customer Relationship Management system.
• Employ technical aptitude for querying and analyzing large volumes of data from multiple sources; provide accurate and timely reporting of critical sales data with management to identify opportunities, clarify assumptions, uncover potential problems, and meet sales initiatives.
• Integrate with Marketing and Engineering departments; maximize use of extracted data to support decision making for new products, initiatives, and market demands.
• Create, review, and revise distribution channels in consideration of a well-balanced, productive assortment for both domestic and international growth.
• Support, guide, and educate distributors by learning and adapting to their processes to guarantee that their websites provide a correct and current array of Parallax products. Offer further education to properly segment the professional products from those specific to education, hobby, and open-source. Accomplish all of this with in-person meetings as necessary.
• Maintain projections for larger, repetitive purchases; provide and review data with Marketing and Purchasing on a quarterly basis.
• Adhere to pricing structure, carefully allowing exceptions; perform regular pricing profile maintenance and recommend/implement sales and gross profit improvements.
• Read, review, modify, and write agreements while working with assistance from internal legal staff.
• Coordinate and arrange travel according to trip budget; complete timely and accurate travel expense reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in technology.
• 2-3 successful years of experience in outside sales.
• Familiar with microcontrollers is a plus; interest to learn and become a user is required.
• Willing and able to travel globally both independently and with a team (travel up to 50% of the time)
• Valid and clean motor vehicle report.
• Valid and renewable passport.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with verbal, written, and face-to-face communication; confident and charismatic public speaking experience.
• Clear and productive communication style that can vary based on intended audience.
• Comfortable with representing the company in front of a camera.
• Highly proficient with Word, Google Apps, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Gmail.
• Experience with Crystal Reports, CRM, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (SysPro) is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of statistics and other quantitative techniques to evaluate data.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present analytical summaries to all levels.
• Detail oriented, self starter with a high emphasis on teamwork, timeliness, and quality of work.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES:
• Any other duties as needed or assigned.
• Enthusiasm, positive attitude, ability to work well with others and a friendly, polite demeanor.
• Willing and motivated to learn more about the above items as necessary.
• Able to contribute to cooperative meetings.
• Able to take on new tasks that arise from future needs in the department/company.
• Ensuring quality control.
Salary determined on employment, commensurate with experience, qualifications and enthusiasm.
We are looking for an embedded systems engineer that has experience with the TI CC3000 WiFi chip. Or someone that is confident that they would be able to develop for this chip with ease.
We have designed a special lamp that runs on a timer. When the timer is finished we want to receive a communication via the internet that one operating cycle has completed. We also want to receive a communication if the cycle is unable to initiate due to a problem or a broken light bulb.
Alternatively we could use another WiFi enabled chip, but we are looking for a chip that is very easy to sign on to a WiFi network.
If you are able to create the server side technology capable of logging all activity from the device, that would be a plus.
Are you passionate about the DIY/Maker movement? Do you want to help create a new kinds of CNC machine interfaces for the making public? We are looking for adesktop applications software engineer to lead development of exciting new consumer-oriented design tools.
OtherFab is a San Francisco based hardware & software startup in the heart of the Mission District. We are looking for talented, passionate folks to help us build the future of desktop manufacturing and design!
Qualifications
- Strong Object-oriented programming and design skills.
- Experience with Cocoa/Objective-C, iOS or AppKit.
- Knowledge of C++/C, memory management, networking protocols.
- Experience with 3D UI development, and application UI development.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Passion for quality, and a strong attention to detail & aesthetics.
- Excited about constantly learning new technologies.
Bonus Skills
- Experience writing networked applications.
- Comfortable writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code.
- Ability to optimize code for performance, experience with profiling.
- Ability to create rapid UI prototypes.
- Ability to code custom widgets and controls from design specifications.
- Familiar with CNC machines and the current state of the art in CAD/CAM software.
- Familiarity with Atmel chip family, and embedded development practices.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop desktop and mobile CAD/CAM applications for the consumer market.
- Work with designers and engineers to help define and implement a world class user interface.
- Scope features, and help define product roadmap.
Experience
- 5 years or greater experience developing consumer facing desktop applications.
- BS in computer science, or equivalent.
- Portfolio of past projects.
Faraday Bicycles is accepting applications for a full time embedded systems engineer to join our team. This is a key position to lead the design, development, testing, and production of the embedded systems for Faraday’s current and future product offerings. The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally talented, hands-on, and creative engineer who shares our vision for creating beautiful, innovative new products. Electrical and Mechanical engineering candidates are equally well-suited for the job provided you have sufficient familiarity with embedded systems, firmware, and circuit board design, assembly, and testing.
Key responsibilities + expectations:
Design, layout, assembly, and testing of circuit boards ranging from analog electronics, serial communication/micros, LED lighting systems, and external sensors.
Authorship and maintenance of a firmware library.
Work with senior powertrain engineer on high-level electrical system design, integration of battery system with motor control and vehicle state system.
Design (in collaboration with ME) of wiring harnesses and connector selection.
Design for manufacturability of wire harnesses, electrical housings, and other components.
Battery and battery pack testing, general electrical assembly, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Management of electrical technicians, where appropriate.
Thorough documentation of work on electrical hardware and software.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when necessary.
Experience + Qualifications:
BS or MS in electrical engineering or mechatronics.
2+ years industry experience, preferably in embedded systems.
Proficient with ModBus/UART serial communication languages/protocols.
Experience with Eagle CAD or other schematic/layout package.
Familiarity with PIC and AVR families of microcontrollers.
Some experience with electric vehicles, electric motors, and batteries / battery balancing systems is a strong plus.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and standards for electrical components preferred.
Experience taking product to market strongly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Love of bicycles – what great engineer doesn’t?
The Bottom Line
We’re looking for a creative and forward-thinking engineer who shares our vision for this company and our willingness to work extremely hard, in a start-up environment, to bring that vision to life. Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering outstanding products? Are you hands-on, action-oriented, and happiest rolling up your sleeves? Are you an EV tinkerer, hacker, robotics guru, or BattleBots champion? Can you imagine anything more exciting than helping bring what’s been described as “one of the most eagerly anticipated new bicycles in years” to life?
Company Description
Faraday Bicycles is an early stage start-up dedicated to revolutionary bicycle innovation and design. We are engineers, designers, and industry veterans who passionately believe that better bikes make a better world. Faraday is building an unmatched lineup of sophisticated electric city bicycles and accessories specifically designed to meet the needs of commuters and urban and suburban lifestyle cyclists.
Lick-Wilmerding High School, a college preparatory, co- educational day school serving approximately 460 students in San Francisco, CA from grades 9-12 seeks a part time Computer Science/Robotics Instructor. Founded in 1895 as a technical arts school, and tuition free until 1972, Lick-Wilmerding has a long history of welcoming and supporting students from all walks of life, and prides itself on being a private school with public purpose. At LWHS, a diverse student body, faculty, and staff in all its forms is central to what we believe constitutes an excellent education, and we are institutionally committed to ongoing and reflective work in order to further define and articulate this complex and worthwhile vision of our school.
The average part time teacher workload is 36 students, the students are motivated, and the compensation is generous.
Successful teaching candidates will have a keen interest in working with high school students, and know that teachers at the high school level serve as role models and educators both inside and outside the classroom. Flexibility and a sense of humor are required.
Position Specifics: Computer Science/Robotics (Part Time)
Lick Wilmerding High School is looking for excellent candidates for a part-time (40% time / 2 courses every other day) position in an Industrial Arts Department. The courses will focus on computer science giving students a solid foundation for programming while going beyond the virtual realm to program devices that interface with the physical world. We’re looking for someone who can program and build things. Experience a programing language such as Java, C, C++, Python, Processing or equivalent is highly desirable. Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and / or other device programming is also very desirable. These classes will compliment and expand an existing electronics / digital fabrication program.
We are looking for teachers with a passion for design, craft and engineering, and are eager to critically and creatively engage students in the process of making. We are looking for colleagues who are kind, thoughtful, energetic, innovative teachers, and all-around “school people” who want to participate in and contribute to our vibrant department and community. We encourage risk taking in our teaching practice while maintaining high standards, equity, and clear expectations for all students.
Voltaic Systems (www.voltaicsystems.com) is looking for someone to join our growing team, to manage our supply chain and production process, along with other business operations functions.
This person would have responsibility for sourcing, negotiation, production management, quality control, logistics, shipping, inventory management, accounting, forecasting etc.
Accordingly we are looking for an individual who is hyper-organized, very detail oriented, a clear communicator, technically savvy, familiar with Excel and Quickbooks, and ideally with experience in production and operations management. The role does not require design skills, but will integrate with the rest of the team on product design and development decisions.
We are an entrepreneurial company with a focus on sustainable product development and a desire to have a positive social and environmental impact. We are looking for someone who shares our passion, and has the flexibility and self-reliance to thrive in a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment.
Position Summary
Do you have a passion for software and experience design? Can you build production-level software and work with a wide a range of software and design tools to prototype physical and interactive experiences? Do you want the opportunity to conceive and build the next generation of toys and apps?
IDEO’s Toy Lab is a faced paced and exciting division of IDEO (http://www.ideo.com), and we’re looking for a creative, multi-talented software engineer to implement playful and fun ideas on exciting new platforms, including the iPhone. The role is a hybrid between software engineeringAND physical toy and game prototyping efforts. The position is based in our Palo Alto location
Key Activities
The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to engineer and support development of iPhone applications for kids (http://www.ideotoylab.com). The ideal candidate has 1-3 years experience building iPhone applications or, at minimum, expertise in C/C++ and object oriented programming environments. Experience with interaction design and multiple software tools (Python, Unity, etc.) is helpful. The role involves production level coding capabilities – so an understanding of device architectures and memory management is required.
The candidate will also contribute to the creation of physical toy and game prototypes. Thus experience with electronics, embedded software development (Pic, Arduino, etc.) or creative tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) is beneficial but not required. Last, an interest in toys and designing experiences for kids is required!
Additional Skills Required
*Prototyping skills: Successful applicants can create quick software prototypes to test feasibility and allow for rapid evolution of ideas.
*Team skills: Collaborate and communicate constructively with other team members
*Personal attributes: Motivated, energetic, detail oriented, and an ability to do self-guided work
Position Summary
Do you have a passion for software and experience design? Can you build production-level software and work with a wide a range of software and design tools to prototype physical and interactive experiences? Do you want the opportunity to conceive and build the next generation of toys and apps?
IDEO’s Toy Lab is a faced paced and exciting division of IDEO (http://www.ideo.com), and we’re looking for a creative, multi-talented software engineer to implement playful and fun ideas on exciting new platforms, including the iPhone. The role is a hybrid between software engineeringAND physical toy and game prototyping efforts. The position is based in our Palo Alto location
Key Activities
The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to engineer and support development of iPhone applications for kids (http://www.ideotoylab.com). The ideal candidate has 1-3 years experience building iPhone applications or, at minimum, expertise in C/C++ and object oriented programming environments. Experience with interaction design and multiple software tools (Python, Unity, etc.) is helpful. The role involves production level coding capabilities – so an understanding of device architectures and memory management is required.
The candidate will also contribute to the creation of physical toy and game prototypes. Thus experience with electronics, embedded software development (Pic, Arduino, etc.) or creative tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) is beneficial but not required. Last, an interest in toys and designing experiences for kids is required!
Additional Skills Required
*Prototyping skills: Successful applicants can create quick software prototypes to test feasibility and allow for rapid evolution of ideas.
*Team skills: Collaborate and communicate constructively with other team members
*Personal attributes: Motivated, energetic, detail oriented, and an ability to do self-guided work
littleBits is looking for an excellent Product Developer/ Design Engineer to join the core team. You have to have great technical expertise in mechanical engineering and production processes, have a track record of creating and manufacturing products (preferably in mass) and understand Design for Manufacture very well.
You will work on helping develop, prototype and manufacture the current and next littleBits products, coordinate with our manufacturing partners and production team and creating scalable documentation. You must be very self-driven, have amazing attention to detail, have good management skills, but also have great team work and collaboration skills to interface with the rest of our design team, manufacturing team and CEO.
Requirements
Undergrad or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering/Product Design/Mechanical Engineering
7+ years experience
Experience with working with product manufacture, especially in China, including injection molding (hard and soft tools), machining, metal stamping, ultrasonic welding and other manufacturing processes
Experience in sourcing materials, samples and getting product prototypes made in-house and out
Very well versed in SolidWorks, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in prototyping and fabrication, including using a Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, and machine tools preferred
Experience in creating 3D CAD mechanical drawings, and documentation with revisions
Extensive experience in designing and creating mechanisms
Experience in manufacturing electronics a plus
Highly personable and able to work in teams
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Employment Details:
The chance to get in at the ground level of a world-changing company
Competitive salary, benefits and options plan
Fun, creative and challenging work environment
Position is full-time in our Greenwich Village office
I am a professional SMT rework technician with twelve years of experience in SMT rework down to 0201 component size. Many more years experience in through hole rework. I am available for prototype and small quantity production runs and can do board modifications as needed (jumpers, cutting traces, etc) for changes to existing designs. While doing work for Tier 1 automotive customers, I held IPC7711 certification.
I am happy to help out large corporations or individual hobbyists as needed.
Please check out my website for contact information.
We are looking for incredible Electronics Engineers to join our mission of revolutionizing the world using high tech.
You will work on developing prototype and develop the manufacturing design. You will directly be involved in the production operations. You will also be working on developing new cutting edge technologies for product we have in mind. Our team is fun, smart, and relentless. So are you.
You must be very self-driven, but also have great teamwork and collaboration skills to interface with the consumer research team, the design team and the CEO. You will work from your home so you need tooling. And most importantly, you should also be ready to overcome all the exciting challenges that come with the startup world.
Requirements
• Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Defining, designing, implementing, and realizing real-time critical electronics systems.
• Excellent proficiency in designing, developing and evaluating hardware and software.
• Schematic design of circuits and assemblies.
• PCB Layout of printed circuit boards (EAGLE, MENTOR).
• Parts selection and testing.
• Developing/testing hardware to meet specific feature objectives from FDA regulations.
• Maintaining revision notes on all hardware versions.
• Participating in routine design reviews of hardware requirements.
• Lab testing of all hardware to ensure features and functions are correctly implemented
• Generating IP in the field of real time microelectronics and embedded systems.
• Collaborating with the designer and the consumer researcher as needed.
• Proficiency in prototyping a plus including using a Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, and Machine Tools
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excited about the our project and ready to work hard with the team.
Employment details
• Position is full-time, part-time or contract
• We are based in Paris but we can work with people from outside the country
• Outstanding Learning Environment.
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