Mithril Technologies
Electrical Engineer – Controls
Somerville, MA
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Full time
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We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to help develop the electrical systems, control interfaces and instrumentation that bring our radar technology to life. This role bridges electrical engineering, embedded control and system integration. You will contribute to the design and implementation of control electronics, hardware interfaces, instrumentation and system level integration. You will work closely with the Chief Engineer and the broader team across multiple engineering disciplines, take ownership of meaningful technical challenges and help develop complex hardware systems from initial concept through prototype and system demonstration. We are looking for an engineer who combines strong technical fundamentals with practical problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to take on challenges beyond a narrowly defined scope.
Description
What You’ll Do
• Design Electrical Systems: Develop electrical architectures, control interfaces,
and supporting electronics for radar subsystems and test platforms.
• Develop Control Systems: Implement control and monitoring solutions for system
components, including power supplies, RF equipment, switches, actuators and
other hardware as required.
• Integrate Hardware: Develop interfaces between electrical, RF, digital and
mechanical subsystems to enable coordinated system operation.
• Build Instrumentation and Monitoring: Implement sensing, data acquisition,
telemetry and control capabilities for system health monitoring and performance
evaluation.
• Develop Control Software: Write or modify scripts and software for hardware
control, automated testing, data collection and system operation using languages
such as Python, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Troubleshoot and Validate: Bring up prototypes, debug electrical and control
issues and verify system functionality through hands-on testing.
• Support System Integration: Develop test procedures, interface documentation
and integration plans to support reliable system operation.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with the engineering team to define
interfaces, resolve integration challenges and improve overall system performance.
• Drive Iterative Development: Contribute to rapid prototyping, component
selection, vendor coordination and hardware demonstrations.
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a
related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, controls, embedded
hardware, instrumentation or system integration.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical circuits, digital and analog electronics and
hardware interfaces.
• Experience integrating, controlling or troubleshooting electrical hardware.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, communication interfaces or hardware control software.• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language, such as Python, C/C++ or MATLAB.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment, debugging tools and systematic
hardware validation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work across hardware and software boundaries.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to engineering and the ability to work eSectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• U.S. person: U.S. citizen or green card holder. Required for all candidates (ITAR).
• Clearable: Able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Bonus Points
• Experience with control system design, feedback systems or real-time hardware
control.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware, FPGA-based systems or digital interfaces.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, telemetry or automated
test development.
• Exposure to PCB design, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams or cable and
harness integration.
• Experience with power electronics, power distribution or electrical system
monitoring.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet or CAN.
• Experience integrating complex electronic systems for aerospace, defense, robotics or other demanding applications.
Why Join Mithril?
• Make a Direct Impact: Your engineering decisions will influence the design and
performance of the overall system.
• Own Meaningful Technical Challenges: Work across circuit design, RF systems
analysis, and hardware integration rather than being confined to a single narrow
function.
• Build What You Design: Take ideas from simulation and analysis into physical
hardware and system demonstrations.
• Work Closely with Technical Leadership: Collaborate directly with the people
shaping the company's technology and engineering roadmap.
• Grow With the Company: Help build a new engineering organization and expand
your technical responsibilities as the team grows.