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# Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Sensata Technologies
- **Location:** South Burlington, VT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,800.0 - $163,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Analog Electronics, Microsoft Outlook, Embedded C, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, PID Controllers, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Data, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), CPLD, Test Scripts
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://sensata.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Sensata-Careers/job/Dynapower-South-Burlington-VT/Senior-Embedded-Hardware-Design-Engineer_IRC98499

## About the Role

* A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
 * Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
 * Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
 * Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
 * Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
 * Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
 * Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Preferred Qualifications

 * Demonstrated experience in circuit board design (schematics, layout, component selection, DFM).
 * Hands-on experience with DSP, CPLD, and/or FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog, embedded C, or equivalent).
 * Strong background in power electronics and power conversion topologies.
 * Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar).
 * Understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals.
 * Ability to interpret test data, troubleshoot complex systems, and drive design improvements.

 * Familiar with PWM, PLL, and PID control methodologies.
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 * Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testbeds.
 * Experience with IGBT devices and gating control.
 * Background in defense, aerospace, or ruggedized industrial power systems.
 * Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEEE, CE, and MIL-spec requirements.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical depth in circuit board design, DSP/PLD/FPGA integration and programming, and power electronics/power conversion. This role focuses on designing advanced digital and power hardware, developing control architectures, and supporting products from concept through production. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across analog, digital, and embedded domains and thrives in a hands on engineering environment.

General Responsibilities

 * Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges
 * Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
 * Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch
 * Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations
 * Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures
 * Leads a team that includes senior engineers/managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget