Senior Electrical Engineer

Watchfire Signs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electronics for LED displays, scoreboards, and related systems. This role is a key technical contributor responsible for delivering robust, manufacturable hardware solutions from concept through production.

You will work across hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and supply chain teams while driving high-impact product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems including digital, firmware, and power circuits
• Own schematic development, component selection, and PCB design reviews
• Lead hardware development from concept through validation and production release
• Troubleshoot complex system and board-level issues; drive root cause analysis
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on product development
• Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and production ramp
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve cost, quality, and yield
• Evaluate and implement component changes related to supply chain or obsolescence
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, BOMs, test plans)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of hardware design experience in a product development environment
• Strong background in digital design
• Ability to write embedded firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and hardware debugging
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver results
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• LED display systems, outdoor electronics, or high-reliability products
• Embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration
• Experience working with global supply chains

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life/ADD
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Dependent Life/ADD
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Personal Time
• Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.