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Electrical Engineer III Communications

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OTTO Engineering, Inc. · Carpentersville, IL

Full-Time Mid JTAGSPIUSBanalog
Posted
5d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
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**Electrical Engineer III Communications**

Why join OTTO Engineering?**
At OTTO, we dont just manufacture productswe engineer

mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. **Our

Communications Division* designs and manufactures ruggedized,

application-specific communication systems built to perform when

failure isnt an option**, serving the military, law enforcement,

public safety, and industrial customers worldwide.

As a core value, **we focus on delivering for our customers**

through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and

responsiveness as a result, **our growth continues**!

Employees are our greatest asset, which is why **we share our

companys profits** to celebrate our collective success.

As a privately-owned company, **we are proud to invest significantly

in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term

business success**.

**We are proudly American**!

**Youll love our** **Engineering Team!**

Join a team where your engineering talent directly supports the people

who protect and serve. At OTTO Engineering, we design and build

innovative communications and power-management products used by Public

Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. Youll help

create rugged, reliable, and innovative products that professionals

depend on every day. If youre excited by meaningful engineering

challenges and the chance to build technology that truly matters, this

role is a great fit.

**Specifically, we are seeking experience with**

Digital, analog, and audio circuit design
SDIO, IC, SPI, RS-232, UART, JTAG, parallel/serial interfaces
GPS, accelerometers, IMUs, speakers, microphones
Bluetooth, USB, and related protocols
Schematic/layout tools; Altium preferred

As our **Electrical Engineer III** you will design advanced circuitry

for our communications and power-management products. Work across the

full development cyclefrom concept through productiondeveloping analog,

digital, audio, sensing, and battery-powered systems while driving

hands-on bring-up, validation, and cross-functional integration. This

role requires technical depth, initiative, and the ability to work

independently or as part of a team, with minimal supervision. Includes

resolving field and production issues and influencing overall project

direction. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should

not exceed 20%.

The **Electrical Engineer III** will**:**

Lead full-cycle development** Drive design, bring-up, HW/SW

integration, factory support, validation, and customer support.

Own component selection** Specify and evaluate components for

performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Design digital systems** Architect interface logic, sensors,

peripherals, microprocessors, memory, and connectivity.

Develop audio circuitry** Work with A/D and D/A converters, audio

power amps, op-amps, and signal-chain components.

Engineer advanced analog circuits** Filters, FETs, linear/switch-mode

power supplies, battery monitoring, and charging.

Validate product performance** Test, analyze, and document performance

to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Support existing products** Implement updates, troubleshoot issues,

and assist factory and field teams.

Create production-ready documentation** Generate schematics (Altium),

BOMs, ECNs, test plans, and specifications.

Guide PCB design** Provide direction on routing, high-speed

interfaces, impedance control, power distribution, and EMC compliance.

Perform hands-on troubleshooting** Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, and lab

equipment to debug and refine designs.

Define and execute testing** Lead performance, reliability, EMC, and

f ilure-analysis testing.

Establish production test requirements** Define board-level and

end-of-line test strategies and select appropriate equipment.

Collaborate cross-functionally** Work with Sales, Quality, Mechanical,

Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Drive design reviews** Participate in design reviews and DFMEAs to

ensure robust, high-quality designs.

Ensure regulatory compliance** Coordinate with test labs and agencies

to meet industry standards.

Support project planning** Help define timelines and ensure adherence

to project schedules.

Take on evolving challenges** Contribute to additional engineering

tasks as projects grow and shift.

Assists with ot
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