Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed in virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.
Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.
Job Description and Key Responsibilities
This is an entry level position, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. As an Electrical Engineer at Sonatech, you will work with and be mentored by Sr. Electrical Engineers in the design, test, and implementation of complex sonar systems in challenging environments.
Help transform concepts into fully functional designs based on specification requirements, incorporating input from customers and collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines.
Participate in the design of analog and digital circuits to support acoustic navigation and location devices.
Participate in the design and development of schematics and PCB layouts for components like sensors, microcontrollers, power supplies, amplifiers, FPGAs and communication interfaces.
Participate in the integration of FPGAs and other programmable devices into system designs.
Conduct design analysis and create circuit-level tests to validate designs, including thermal effects and power dissipation.
Develop or specify test methods and associated test equipment to verify board functionality.
Help prepare and present design reviews, including PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) activities, to ensure designs meet all specifications and customer requirements.
Required Education and Basic Experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
General knowledge of both analog and digital electronics circuitry
Familiar with schematic capture software, manufacturing support tools, and planning and control software.
Preferred Skills
Microsoft Office 365, Altium, SolidWorks, MATLAB, and LabView
Knowledge of FPGA design methods
High speed as well as low power design experience
Required Citizenship and Security Clearance
US Citizenship is required
Secret or Ability to obtain clearance
Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.
Sonatech is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
Job Type: Full-time, Onsite
Pay range: $75,000 - $90,000
