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Company Overview: RIX Industries stands at the forefront of pneumatic energy storage and transfer system solutions, offering advanced technologies such as reciprocating compressors, gas generators, and liquefiers tailored for diverse military and commercial applications.

With a commitment to oil-free technology, RIX excels in delivering high-pressure solutions designed for the most demanding environments. Established in 1878, RIX has proudly supported the U.S. Armed Forces for over a century.

Position Summary: The Control Systems Embedded Engineer will be instrumental in the design, development, coding, testing, and maintenance of embedded systems and their associated software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and generate bills of materials, along with producing PCB fabrication documentation.
• Design and develop digital circuitry for real-time control systems utilizing microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, or digital signal processors.
• Create and implement digital communication interfaces such as CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, or I2C.
• Develop analog circuitry for signal measurement and generation, integrating a variety of sensors including temperature, pressure, force, flow, concentration, current, or frequency.
• Design and implement power electronics for controlling DC-DC converters or motor drivers, including performing thermal analysis for component selection and thermal management.
• Develop firmware and software for custom PCBAs to manage and communicate with gas compression, generation, or cryogenic systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate newly designed controllers into production units.
• Procure prototype quantities of components and PCBs, assembling and soldering as necessary.
• Design and construct functionally representative prototypes, both physical and computer models.
• Create comprehensive test plans and procedures for validating new technologies, conducting tests with prototypes, and documenting results.
• Perform technical trade studies to support product development strategies and prepare findings for design reviews.
• Engage in technical problem-solving for existing products through cross-departmental collaboration.
• Support Production and Supply Chain teams in the manufacturing of PCBA designs through Contract Manufacturers.
• Assist Test Engineering in EMC testing and qualification by designing circuits that are immune to interference and low in EMI, identifying necessary corrections or improvements.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for electrical and electronic system failures, with a focus on rapid prototyping.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent schematic/layout tools, along with experience in component selection and evaluation.
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C, C, and C++.
• Experience in the electro-mechanical integration of PCB assemblies and hands-on experience with controller assembly design, build, and testing.
• Knowledge of digital hardware design, including microcontrollers and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with analog hardware design, including ADC measurements and sensor scaling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Experience in designing hardware testing systems for production.
• Experience with high-power motor controllers and first article design and testing.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: This position is primarily office-based, requiring the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, with occasional walking and the ability to perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, stretching, reaching, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity: RIX Industries is dedicated to a policy of equal employment opportunity, ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities regardless of sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender identity or expression, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions.