Senior Electrical Engineer

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The Gogo Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and qualifying electronic components at a high quality using electrical engineering fundamentals and concepts while following our robust design process.  This role will have a focus on analog power supply design, DC power protection/filtering, and design for EMI robustness. 

This position will work as part of a tightly integrated development team, designing and testing electronic hardware and developing functional test methods.  

Want to join a creative and focused team of innovators?

Come on board the Gogo Electrical Engineering Team!

How will you make a difference?

• Responsible for hardened, robust analog circuit design

• Create new switching power supply designs given specific power requirements

• Make new power input protection circuits given specific power requirements

• Understand and modify existing power circuits

• Understand EMI fundamentals and component troubleshooting experience

• Lead and participate in Schematic Design and PCB Layout activities

• Schematic capture (Cadence OrCAD) and prototype bring up of embedded digital and analog hardware designs including power protection circuitry, switching power supply topologies, and robust I/O design

• Determine, implement and validate embedded electronic power supply requirements including standalone switching supplies and PMICs

• Lead Low-level design of single-board computer designs

• Design system hardware to meet RTCA DO-160

• Execute verification, validation and stress testing of electrical hardware consisting of ethernet, USB, aircraft interfaces, PC/embedded system components and proprietary microcomputers and devices

• Identify and effectively troubleshoot combined Hardware/Firmware/Software problems and implement appropriate corrections

• Collaborate effectively in a small team environment. Be a key contributor to the hardware/software design from early prototype development to release of product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience

• 4-7 years of rugged hardware and/or avionics experience

Required Skills, Talents & Experience

• Experience in switching power supply design, testing, and validation

• EMI immunity testing and troubleshooting experience

• Avionics industry, DO-160, or MIL-STD design experience

• Familiarity of PC architecture, interfaces, and peripherals

• Familiarity with lab equipment for design and troubleshooting exercises, including Oscilloscopes, DMM, Programmable power supplies, and spectrum analyzers

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating system environments

• Proficiency with Microsoft software tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills, Talents & Experience

• FCC/regulatory experience preferred

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.  

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).