Job Description
Job Description
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At EMCORE, we're committed to attracting and nurturing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. Our employees share a common purpose-supporting our customers' missions while pursuing their own professional growth. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive. Core to our values is a steadfast commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity in everything we do.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros, ring laser gyros, and MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications.
Electrical Engineer
Location: Concord, CA Job Type: Full Time Department: Engineering
Job Description:
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of advanced mixed-signal electronics used in high-precision navigation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting, and be capable of taking ownership of sub-systems from concept through verification. This role is on site and will support our Concord, California location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and analyze analog and digital circuits for precision data acquisition and control systems.
- Develop schematics, support PCB layout, and validate performance through lab testing.
- Conduct simulations and worst-case analyses to verify compliance with requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration.
- Participate in design reviews and assist in resolving design and production issues.
- Support documentation, test procedures, and design verification reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 2–5 years of experience in circuit design, testing, and product development.
- Proficiency with schematic and PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of analog/digital fundamentals, signal integrity, and power distribution.
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with FPGA, MCU, or embedded system interfaces.
- Experience with SPICE, Simulink, or MATLAB for analysis and modeling.
- Exposure to MIL-STD or aerospace/defense hardware requirements.
- Knowledge in sensor systems, inertial navigation, or precision instrumentation.
If you're passionate about electrical design and ready to work on cutting-edge projects, we'd like to hear from you! Apply today and be part of an innovative team.
*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.
*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-"U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.
EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation
The salary range for this role is $85,000- $125,000.
Emcore also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
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