TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo.

Our Hardware Platforms and Accessories Team is seeking an Accessories Design Engineer. You would be responsible for leading the development, integration and lifecycle management of accessories supporting TrellisWare's Tactical Radios. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee diverse portfolio of accessories - including audio (wired and wireless), data communication adapters (Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi) and power adapters.
• Ensure products meet design requirements, maintain compatibility, and provide customer satisfaction
• Provides technical leadership for design, qualification, and integration of radio accessories
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from defining requirements, through test and development, and transition to mass production.
• Collaborates with hardware, software and systems engineering teams to insure accessory interoperability with radio products
• Serves as technical point of contact for internal departments and third-party partners
• Defines and reviews test plans, certification requirements, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Analyzes engineering simulation/test data, field performance data, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Maintains technical documentation, specifications, and release notes for accessory products
• Provides training and technical guidance to internal stakeholders, including product management, sales and support teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field of study required.
• At least 3-5 years overall experience in designing products that were in volume production.

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• Experience with design or verification of data communications interfaces (Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi).
• Familiarity with power systems (AC/DC adapters, battery charging, safety regulatory compliance)
• Understanding of audio technologies (includes wired audio devices and wireless audio protocols such as Bluetooth)
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, radio systems, system integration
• Experience with EMI/EMC compliance
• Ability to read and review technical documents including electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and PCB layouts.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Helpful to have experience with rugged or mission critical communications products
• Helpful to have familiarity with regulatory standards docs (MIL-STD, ISO, IEC, etc.)
• Helpful to have knowledge of regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, safety certificiations)
• Demonstrates documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area. The pay range for this position is: $115,000-165,000, annually.

Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

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*TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.*