Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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South Burlington, VT, USA
In-Office
119K-163K Annually
Senior level
Other
The Role
Designs advanced digital, analog, embedded, and power hardware from concept through production. Responsibilities include circuit board design, FPGA/DSP integration, power conversion, control architecture, feasibility studies, testing, qualification, failure analysis, production launch, documentation, and customer engagement. Leads interdisciplinary engineering efforts and supports troubleshooting and design improvements for complex systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical depth in circuit board design, DSP/PLD/FPGA integration and programming, and power electronics/power conversion. This role focuses on designing advanced digital and power hardware, developing control architectures, and supporting products from concept through production. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across analog, digital, and embedded domains and thrives in a hands on engineering environment.

General Responsibilities
• Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
• Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
• Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
• Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
• Leads a team that includes senior engineers/managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in circuit board design (schematics, layout, component selection, DFM).
  • Hands‑on experience with DSP, CPLD, and/or FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog, embedded C, or equivalent).
  • Strong background in power electronics and power conversion topologies.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar).
  • Understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals.
  • Ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive design improvements.
  • Familiar with PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies.
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  • Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testbeds.
  • Experience with IGBT devices and gating control.
  • Background in defense, aerospace, or ruggedized industrial power systems.
  • Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEEE, CE, and MIL‑spec requirements.

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Base Salary Range:

$118,800.00 - $163,350.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  •  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing tasks
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
  • Strong ethical values, integrity, and personal accountability
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with employees, suppliers, and customers
  • Experience with circuit board design, including schematics, layout, component selection, and DFM
  • Hands-on DSP, CPLD, or FPGA programming using VHDL, Verilog, embedded C, or equivalent
  • Strong background in power electronics and power conversion topologies
  • Familiarity with SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar simulation tools
  • Understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals
  • Ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive design improvements
  • Familiarity with PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
  • Experience with IGBT devices and gating control
  • Background in defense, aerospace, or ruggedized industrial power systems
  • Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEEE, CE, and MIL-spec requirements
  • Eligibility to obtain authorization under ITAR and/or EAR

Sensata Xirgo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensata Xirgo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensata Xirgo.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Total compensation aligns with peer industrial‑tech firms for several U.S. roles, with some titles tracking near or above market norms. This positioning supports a generally acceptable pay experience for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. policies include flexible or “unlimited” PTO and a dedicated paid volunteer-time allotment, broadening time-off options. Company programs also run an annual Day of Service across sites.
  • Flexible Benefits — Benefits highlight flexible work schedules and optional telecommuting for certain roles, offering adaptability in how work and time off are managed. Inclusion programs and ERGs further extend non-cash support.

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The Company
HQ: Attleboro, MA
74 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Sensata | Xirgo is a leading provider of innovative, full-featured, application-specific wireless IoT communication devices.

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