Principal Electrical Engineer - Santa Barbara, CA
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Back Principal Electrical Engineer #26-277 Santa Barbara, California, United States X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Company Santa Barbara Infrared Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Experienced Non-Manager Job Description Company Overview
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support both new product development and production troubleshooting of advanced hardware control systems.
For over 60 years, HEICO has served the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries with innovative, cost-effective products and services. SBIR designs and manufactures technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation supporting military and commercial sensor systems worldwide. Our fast-paced, high-energy culture is focused on engineering excellence, product quality, and customer success. Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and support of mixed-signal hardware control systems used in radiation detectors and portable sensor platforms. This role requires deep expertise in digital and analog circuit design, including high-speed and high-power electronics, along with hands-on experience supporting products through full lifecycle development - from concept through production and field support.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable architecting new designs and diagnosing complex production or field failures in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities
New Product Development
Architect and design mixed-signal hardware control systems
Develop high-speed digital and precision analog circuitry
Design high-power electronic subsystems
Perform schematic capture and guide PCB layout (Altium preferred)
Develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontroller/FPGA-based systems
Lead hardware integration, validation, and verification testing
Define and execute product qualification and acceptance test plans
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, management, manufacturing, and customers to define system requirements
Production & Field Support
Provide hands-on production troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Diagnose and resolve complex analog, digital, and power electronics issues
Support manufacturing through test development, yield improvement, and design-for-manufacturability enhancements
Interface with vendors and contract manufacturers during prototype and production builds
Implement corrective actions and design improvements based on field and production feedback
Requirements Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
7+ years of experience in hardware design and new product development
Experience in high-speed digital design
Experience in precision analog circuit design
Experience with high-power electronics design
Experience in mixed-signal system integration
Experience troubleshooting hardware in a production environment
Experience with embedded systems and firmware development
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
Ability to work independently and as a project leader in a small company, fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EO/IR sensor and/or test systems
Experience with test instrumentation
Familiarity with requirements for aerospace/defense electronics
Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations
Experience supporting ITAR/EAR-controlled products
Compliance Requirements
Due to U.S. Export Control Regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted asylum (documentation required). Pre-employment screening includes background, reference, ITAR/EAR, and drug screening. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
PTO
HSA / FSA
Alternate work week schedule
LTD and Life Insurance
Competitive compensation package
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Male / Female / Veteran / Disabled Job Details Pay Range Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / year Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. Company Overview
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support both new product development and production troubleshooting of advanced hardware control systems.
For over 60 years, HEICO has served the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries with innovative, cost-effective products and services. SBIR designs and manufactures technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation supporting military and commercial sensor systems worldwide. Our fast-paced, high-energy culture is focused on engineering excellence, product quality, and customer success.
Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and support of mixed-signal hardware control systems used in radiation detectors and portable sensor platforms. This role requires deep expertise in digital and analog circuit design, including high-speed and high-power electronics, along with hands-on experience supporting products through full lifecycle development - from concept through production and field support.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable architecting new designs and diagnosing complex production or field failures in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Development
* Architect and design mixed-signal hardware control systems
* Develop high-speed digital and precision analog circuitry
* Design high-power electronic subsystems
* Perform schematic capture and guide PCB layout (Altium preferred)
* Develop and debug embedded firmware for microcontroller/FPGA-based systems
* Lead hardware integration, validation, and verification testing
* Define and execute product qualification and acceptance test plans
* Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, management, manufacturing, and customers to define system requirements
Production & Field Support
* Provide hands-on production troubleshooting and root cause analysis
* Diagnose and resolve complex analog, digital, and power electronics issues
* Support manufacturing through test development, yield improvement, and design-for-manufacturability enhancements
* Interface with vendors and contract manufacturers during prototype and production builds
* Implement corrective actions and design improvements based on field and production feedback