HRL Laboratories
Electrical Systems Engineer, Infrared Systems
About this role
Design and develop electrical systems for advanced infrared imaging and sensing applications. This role combines hardware engineering with systems integration to support cutting-edge thermal technology products.
What you'll do
- Design and validate electrical schematics and PCB layouts for infrared sensor systems
- Develop firmware and embedded software for thermal imaging device control and data acquisition
- Conduct thermal and electrical testing to verify system performance and reliability
- Collaborate with optical and mechanical engineers to integrate components into complete systems
- Document designs and create technical specifications for manufacturing and field support
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in prototype and production units
What they're looking for
- PCB design and schematic capture (CAD tools)
- Embedded systems and firmware development
- Thermal imaging and infrared sensor technology
- Electrical testing and instrumentation
- Systems integration and hardware-software interface
- FPGA or microcontroller programming
- Technical documentation and communication
- Problem-solving and failure analysis
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HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories develops advanced sensors, actuators, and hardware systems for aerospace, defense, and quantum computing applications, leveraging expertise in MEMS microfabrication, electro-mechanical design, and mixed-signal electronics. The company is hiring process engineers, mechanical designers, and hardware engineers to scale innovative technologies from research prototypes into production-ready systems.
View all jobs at HRL LaboratoriesLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing electrical systems for sensor-based applications.
- How have you approached thermal management challenges in compact hardware designs?