Somewear supports those who venture beyond the limits of cellular connectivity with a satellite-enabled platform. We serve a wide range of customers including world travelers, helicopter paramedics, backcountry explorers, firefighters and US Special Forces operators.Somewear Builds Modern Technology Tokeep people in touch, informed and safe anywhere in the worldempower teams to safely operate in the most austere environmentsWe're looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join the Somewear team! Working from our Chicago office, you will help develop a platform that actually saves lives. Whether it's a brand new feature or improving core functionality, you'll build delightful experiences for customers that deeply rely on you. As a Somewear engineer, youll be working with and learning about a wide range of technology including our custom hardware, satellite tech, Bluetooth, sensors and 3rd party integrations. Expect lots of interesting challenges.Join Us To Make An ImpactRecently, the United States Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron successfully employed Somewears unique ATAK integration to coordinate and monitor a civilian rescue operation 1,200 miles off the U.S. Pacific coast. The consistent communications and situational awareness across rescue personnel, medical personnel, aircrafts, and the operations center led to an efficient rescue mission that took half of the expected time to complete.What you'll doLead schematic capture and board layouts for prototypes and new product linesLead prototype bring-up and validationDesign test fixtures for prototype validation, as well as production test jigsCollaborate with antenna designers and RF consultants to optimize wireless performanceCollaborate with firmware engineers on component selection and feature implementationCollaborate with mechanical engineers to maintain wireless performance, achieve a target form factor, and satisfy industrial design requirementsPerform power analysis and optimizationsBring new features from concept to shipped productImplement factory QA and automation processes to validate production boardsTroubleshoot and root cause hardware issues reported in the fieldIterate on existing and establish new engineering standards, tools, and processesWere looking for someone that has5 years of experience in developing consumer electronic grade productsExperience with electronics design automation EDA tools. Experience with Altium is preferred, but not requiredA strong understanding of RF circuit design principles and best practicesExperience with electronic test equipment and common RF measurement techniquesExperience selecting and qualifying components for new designsExperience designing small form factor and battery powered devicesExperience working with mechanical engineers and industrial designers to deliver user-centric productsPassion for understanding users and building life saving featuresAn interest in tough technical challengesAbility to take ownership and bring an idea from conception to productionWhat You'll Love About SomewearYou will own projects end-to-end that will help shape our productYou will be challenged technically to iterate quickly and develop state of the art productsYou will work with an ambitious and motivated team that likes to have funYou will help define the culture and process of the engineering teamYou will have direct access to senior leadership and impact the companys growthNote: U.S. persons ONLY. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr