Electrical Engineer

General Purpose of Job: Calnetix is a design and manufacturing company that is primarily focused on high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machines, power electronics, magnetic bearings, and associated controls. Candidate will join the engineering team, using our high-speed high power permanent magnet machines, power electronics, and magnetic bearing controllers to change the electric machine industry. The Sr. Electrical Engineer – Defense & Aerospace will assist with all aspects of magnetic bearing controller design, test, debugging, and project execution. In this role, you will design innovative controller products for industrial, aerospace, and military applications and participate in the product development process from concept realization through introduction of product into high volume production.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and review digital control hardware utilizing CPLDs and FPGAs, including programming and verification using VHDL or equivalent hardware description languages, with attention to timing determinism, synchronization, and fault-handling behavior.Hands-on experience in designing analog and digital control circuits using Altium Designer.Guide the development of firmware-hardware interfaces, including ADC/DAC selection, timing, synchronization, interrupt handling, and data paths critical to closed-loop control.Lead or support trade studies evaluating control electronics topologies, sensor architectures, redundancy strategies, and fault-handling approaches.Participate in design of new magnetic bearing systems for new applications/machines. Specify requirements for magnetic bearing control hardware components such as DSP controller, PWM amplifiers, and power supplies; create system level wiring diagram.Experience with high-speed serial gigabit ethernet and RapidIOExperience with military or naval shipboard programs is a plusEducation, Skills, and Experience:BSc + 5 years industry experience or MSc + 3 years industry experience in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with focus on digital electronicsIntangibles Sought: Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.Team player with a willingness to learn, teach and help.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.