Advanced Input Systems · 7 hours ago
Electrical Engineer - Principal
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAdvanced Input Systems is a global leader in Human Machine eXperience solutions, delivering innovative products that enhance human interaction with technology. The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead the development of complex electrical and embedded systems, driving innovation and guiding engineering teams through all phases of product development.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture development for complex HMI, embedded, and electro-mechanical systems
Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical design, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration
Own and guide full lifecycle development from concept feasibility to pilot builds and full-rate production
Architect and design advanced analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
Lead embedded firmware/software integration for ARM-based systems, SBC/SoM platforms, and custom electronics
Direct and validate schematic and PCB development using OrCAD/Allegro and oversee board bring-up activities
Drive robust design verification plans, system-level testing, and root-cause analysis
Apply design of experiments to technology evaluation and drive innovation in core HMX domains
Guide teams in emerging technologies including sensing, PCAP touch, display interfaces, AR/VR, motion tracking, control systems, and wireless communication
Influence long-term technology roadmaps and capability development within engineering
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams within Concurrent Engineering and NPI efforts
Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, operations, and quality to ensure design intent, scalability, and manufacturing readiness
Provide guidance for production test system development and design-for-automation initiatives
Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and strategic discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in electrical or embedded systems engineering including demonstrated technical leadership in complex product development environments
Proven success leading full lifecycle product development for complex systems
Deep expertise in: ARM M0–M7 microcontrollers, SBC/SoM platforms (i.MX6/i.MX8, A-series), Embedded OS (Linux, RTOS), firmware development, C/C++, Qt Embedded, QML, Communication interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, CANbus, BT, WiFi, Ethernet), Touch technologies (PCAP) and advanced sensing
Strong ability to drive architecture decisions, solve complex problems, and lead design at a systems level
Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and lead technical teams
Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable with a fast pace, ambiguity, and multi-program execution
Preferred
Experience leading cross-functional project teams or serving as a systems-level technical lead
Background in AR/VR, motion tracking, IMUs, advanced sensing, robotics, or algorithm development
Experience with concept testing, requirements management, and voice-of-customer translation
Demonstrated experience driving organizational or process improvements
Expertise in design-for-automation and manufacturing scalability
Company
Advanced Input Systems
Advanced Input Systems has developed custom solutions for numerous companies in the medical, industrial, defense, and gaming industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-11-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Mary Heitmann, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
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