About this opportunity
OTTO Engineering, Inc. lists this Senior Electrical Engineer IV - Communications opportunity in carpentersville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Electrical Engineer IV - Communications
Why join OTTO Engineering?
At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products—we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn’t 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 company’s 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 !
Specifically, we are seeking experience with …
Product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
Electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring‑up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
Microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)
Sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc.) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and design
Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols
What you’ll need to bring to the table:
BSEE
Minimum of 10 years of experience in concept-through-production product development
Proficiency in electronic circuit design of digital and analog/audio circuits with bring‑up skills & integration of initial HW/SW
Experience in product development from implementing feature requirements through production including designing for manufacturability
Experience in microprocessor peripheral interfaces (SDIO, I2C, SPI, RS232, Parallel and Serial/UART, JTAG)
Experience with sensor selection (GPS, Accelerometer, IMU, etc) and audio (speaker & mic) interface and design
Strong understanding of Bluetooth, USB, and connectivity protocols
Knowledge of battery charging circuits and batteries
Experience employing mitigation methods and techniques to address circuit noise, meet ESD standards, and EMC Compliance
Knowledge of some embedded software is not required, but a plus
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze product failures, and apply test results to design improvements
Experience using a Schematic/Layout CAD tool (Experience with Altium is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and contribute to multiple simultaneous projects
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential
Flexible, results-oriented problem‑solver who is a self‑starter and who can work independently and as a member of a team
What OTTO offers for this specific position:
The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at‑level experience.
Target base salary hiring range: $110,000 to $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.
Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
Health:
Medical Insurance-
HMO Plan
Standard PPO Plan
Enhanced PPO Plan
High Deducible PPO Plan
FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Base Plan
Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
Life/AD&D
Voluntary Life/AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidays
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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Worksite address
carpentersville, IL, 60110, US
Who can apply
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