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Alertus Technologies

Hardware Engineer

baltimore, MD

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Alertus Technologies lists this Hardware Engineer opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Company Description

At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency.

Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented hardware engineer to make a meaningful impact to Alertus, its customers, and the mass emergency notification industry. The Hardware Engineer will report to the VP, Product Development, and will be a key player in bringing our mission to life. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving innovative life safety solutions.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented person used to working on a team and contributing to the ongoing success of the project.

A Day in the Life: Work with other engineers to develop new embedded electronics and increase capabilities of legacy ones

Design, prototype, and document new electronic components to be used standalone or as parts of larger systems

Create necessary packages for transfer to Production and Implementations teams including bill(s) of materials, assembly instructions, test plans, and user documentation

Work with QA to ensure product developments meet requirements and are ready to transition to Production team

Provide high-level technical assistance to Sales team(s) for existing and legacy product(s) as necessary

Required Skills: Experience with digital and analog design techniques including best practices for volume production repeatability and reliability

Electrical design experience using schematic capture tools

Design experience with mixed voltage systems and various serial protocols

Experience with prototype debug tools such as oscilloscope and logic analyzer as well as techniques to identify and resolve issues

Working experience with embedded firmware development and repository systems

Design experience with mixed voltage systems and various serial protocols

Desired Skills: Embedded WiFi knowledge/experience

Knowledge of network operation and infrastructure

Some experience working with mechanical design to develop electronic housings

Experience with low power design/battery powered design/design to cost concepts

Working knowledge of techniques to reduce EMI/ESD/Susceptibility issues

Strong written and oral communication skills with understanding how to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

5-8 years of hands-on experience

Alertus Career Advantages: Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance

Live Near Your Work Homebuying Incentive Program

Employee Referral Bonuses

Flex Scheduling

$83,000 - $109,000 a year The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus’ salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Additional Information:

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19.

Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AT THIS TIME, ALERTUS DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP

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baltimore, MD, 21276, US

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