US Houston: Electrical Engineer

Job description:

This opening is for an Electrical Engineering position in the Technology department of Sperry Drilling, a Halliburton PSL (Product Service Line).

We are seeking motivated electrical engineers with a strong practical aptitude in grounds up development of drilling systems that utilize variety of electrical design implementations to operate in harsh environments, in the areas of analog, mixed signal, digital, signal processing, embedded programming, power electronics and so forth. The candidate must exhibit understanding in all or most of the following areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Analog and mixed signal circuit design

Simulation and modeling using applications such as LTSpice, Matlab, ModelSim.

Circuit schematic, printed circuit board layout, prototype assembly and testing

Proficiency in using advanced lab equipment

Well conversant in C, embedded programming for a variety of microcontrollers and DSPs

Power electronics, power supply design topologies, motor control and control systems

Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc. High speed communication protocols such as Ethernet and USB

Digital logic design and knowledge in Verilog or VHDL

PC applications development in C#, Python, etc., that interface with lab equipment and embedded processors

Candidate will be expected to participate in design, modeling, characterization, qualification, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and design reviews for new and existing electronics designs

Additional responsibilities include periodic reporting of planned and completed development activities, providing estimated completion dates, and prompt reporting of issues

This includes communication with different groups including project management, immediate supervisor, electrical and software groups, and other team members, etc.

Requirements:

Understanding of common data acquisition systems building blocks and components (analog to digital converters, DAC’s, microprocessors, DSP, FPGA’s, Flash, etc.…).

Experience with sensor acquisition systems circuit design and analysis.

Solid understanding of common acquisition system terminology and requirements: SNR, common mode, noise analysis, accuracy, precision, resolution, band width, range, sample rate, aliasing, etc.…

Experience with analog, power and digital circuit design and analysis

Strong background on common analog circuit building blocks/components (amplifiers, filters, LDO, feedback circuits, switches / MOSFETs, transformers, inductors, etc.…)

Understanding of digital communication circuits and systems

Understanding of power supply circuits and control systems.

Experience with using standard electronics lab equipment including multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, Network analyzers, Impedance analyzers, power supplies, and function generators.

Experience with troubleshooting and system debugging.

Experience using Python and Matlab programming and ability to develop scripts for automated testing and data analysis.

Education:

Requires a minimum degree of BS in Electrical Engineering.

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Preferred Experience:

Fresh graduate to 5 years of relevant work experience

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available

We offer:

We invest in our employees through competitive compensation plans, health benefits, work-life programs, and reward and incentive plans. We have the right people to develop the right technologies and bring innovative solutions to the industry – and we value those people as an unmatched competitive advantage.