Senior Electrical Engineer

QSC thrives where innovative technology and compelling audio-visual experiences intersect. For over 50 years, QSC has pioneered the technology and solutions that enable digital collaboration and meeting experiences, live performance audio, themed entertainment and immersive cinema for our customers and partners around the world. A globally recognized innovator in the design, engineering, and manufacture of category leading high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, audio processors, digital cinema solutions, video and control products.

By joining the QSC team, you will be in a challenging, collaborative, fun, and innovative environment. We encourage employees to take ownership, to color outside the lines, and to imagine possibilities. Our culture is casual but dynamic, with cross-functional teams collaborating on creating memorable audio-visual experiences that deliver joy to people, wherever they are. At QSC, fun and hard work go hand in hand. Join us and make a difference in the way people experience movies, meetings, presentations, live performances, and much more.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for the design of digital and mixed-signal PCBs for Q-SYS networked audio/video product lines. Key responsibilities include component selection, schematic capture, circuit modelling, PCB layout, hands-on prototype development and debugging, resolution of EMC and regulatory issues, as well as comprehensive testing and validation of designs.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team comprising mechanical, firmware, test, and manufacturing engineers, as well as program managers and supply chain professionals. This position requires a self-driven individual with strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Location: This position is currently only open to Costa Mesa, CA, Boulder, CO, and Ft. Wayne, IN. Minimal travel to Costa Mesa, CA is also expected for those residing in CO and IN.

Base Salary Range 105,000 - 190,000

The above reflects the pay range that QSC reasonably expects to pay for this role. This pay range also depends on various factors such as job duties and requirements, relevant experience and skills and geographic location. In addition to the base salary range, QSC offers a comprehensive package including but not limited to health benefits, 401K or Roth retirement plans and generous time off.

We will be accepting applications until a final candidate is identified.

Designs and implements digital and mixed-signal circuits for professional audio/video products.
• Responsible for end-to-end PCB design including component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, hardware documentation release, board bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
• Performs circuit simulation and signal/power integrity simulation.
• Evaluates audio performance of components and systems.
• Proposes and drives technical solutions that best satisfy the technical, financial, manufacturability, quality, and time to market constraints and requirements.
• Conducts design reviews and provides design feedback to peers and design partners.
• Creates and documents test plans for design qualification.
• Carries out design verification and validation activities, documenting detailed findings in the form of qualification reports
• Works closely with offshore ODMs and CMs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

* B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
* 6+ years of experience designing, troubleshooting, and testing digital and mixed signal circuits (embedded designs for the audio/video market preferred).
* Experience using CAD tools for schematic entry and layout (Altium preferred).
* Hands-on proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, protocol analyzers, Audio Precision.
* Knowledge of microprocessor-based embedded systems is required.
* Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, I2S, PCIe, USB, etc.
* Experience implementing design techniques to ensure the best possible signal integrity and power integrity
* Experience generating and releasing hardware documentation (BOM, Gerbers, etc.) required.
* Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
* Experience with simulation tools (HyperLynx, SPICE, etc.) is preferred.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and test methods including UL, FCC, CE, and others is a plus.
* Experience working with offshore ODM and Contract Manufacturers highly desired.