Electrical Engineer

About the role

Systems Technology Inc. (STI) is a private, employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides engineering consulting and product development with a focus on safety. We are a small company that enjoys many of the perks of start-ups, but we have been in business for over sixty years and have an aggressive growth plan. Being part of STI means being a key contributor in the company while working with a team that spans the range of experience from recent graduates to 20+ year tenure.

At STI, we look for business partners who want to be part of something special and contribute to a culture built on transparency, friendliness, innovation, ownership and accountability. If you are of a like mind and enthusiastic about solving challenging, real world, relevant problems, we would love to hear from you.

As a 100% employee-owned company, STI understands that employees' individual and collective hard work and dedication will lead directly to the success of the company in the long term. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives employees an ownership interest in the company that employs them.

What You'll Do

• The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and validates embedded electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, and advanced autonomy applications.
• This role spans the full hardware development lifecycle - from requirements capture and schematic design through PCB layout, board bring-up, and fielded system support.
• You'll work closely with software and systems engineers, contribute to technical documentation and reporting, and grow into broader program ownership over time.
• Reports to a Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager.

• Design complex multilayer PCB assemblies for embedded systems used in aerospace, UAS, and defense applications
• Develop schematics and manage PCB layout using KiCad, Altium, or similar EDA tools
• Select and integrate sensors including IMUs, magnetometers, pressure sensors, GNSS receivers, and ADCs
• Design power supply circuitry including switching regulators and LDOs
• Implement and debug high-speed digital interfaces including USB, SPI, and CAN/CAN-FD
• Perform board bring-up, hardware debugging, and validation testing
• Develop test protocols and procedures; collect, analyze, and document results in technical reports
• Apply environmental, vibration, and reliability considerations appropriate for aerospace or defense electronics
• Support business development activities and customer interfacing with project team support

What you Need

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of embedded electronics design experience
• Proven experience designing complex multilayer PCB assemblies (6+ layers preferred)
• Experience with STM32 microcontrollers, preferably the STM32H7 family
• Schematic development and PCB layout experience using KiCad, Altium, or similar EDA tools
• Experience designing high-speed digital circuits including USB, SPI, and CAN/CAN-FD
• Experience with power supply design including switching regulators and LDOs
• Experience selecting, integrating, and debugging sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, pressure sensors, GNSS receivers, and ADCs
• Experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with environmental, vibration, and reliability considerations for aerospace or industrial electronics

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with UAS flight control systems, avionics, robotics, automotive, or similar embedded systems
• Experience with embedded software development in C/C++

Compensation And Benefits

Systems Technology Inc. offers all employees competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:

• Medical benefits (HMO - 100% company paid for Employees & Dependents)
• Dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan and company defined contribution.
• Flexible spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Program Reimbursement and Technology Stipends
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Year-round company sponsored events.
• Employee rewards and recognition

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

• At Systems Technology Inc. (STI) we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business.
• For this position we are targeting a total compensation pay between $105,000 - $130,000.
• This is inclusive of base pay, performance bonus and ESOP.
• The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.