Sagetech Corporation – Principal Development Engineer

Sagetech is seeking a Principal Development Engineer (PDE) for White Salmon, WA 98672
Be a part of the future!

Sagetech Corporation designs and manufactures the world’s smallest transponder for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This year’s launch of the Clarity ADS-B Receiver marked its expansion into General Aviation. Our vision is to become the global leader of key avionics components offering a unique blending of functionality, performance, and style. In doing so we will continue to steer away from conventional offerings and push the design envelope in order to offer the aviation industry products with our unique blending of quality, reliability, and high relevance.

Live in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge – We’re nestled in the Cascade Range, with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams looming nearby. Our area was ranked “5th best adventure town” – National Geographic Adventure and “One of the coolest small towns in the US” – Budget Travel. Outdoor recreation includes abundant hiking, biking, camping, wind surfing, kite boarding, kayaking, fishing, and skiing. Our area includes fabulous restaurants, wineries, museums and was ranked “Best place to raise an outdoor kid” by Backpacker Magazine.

Come join our team!

Benefits:
* Relocation package
* Health Insurance
* 5% 401K match
* FSA plan
* 13 PTO days
* 9 holidays

Job Description:
The Principal Development Engineer (PDE) designs and implements hardware, software, and embedded firmware to create products that meet Sagetech market objectives. This engineer participates in initial product conception, formulation of functional and performance requirements, project scheduling and resource allocation, software/hardware design, implementation, hardware/software integration, testing, and the transition to Manufacturing. The engineer is expected to conduct system development in accordance with Sagetech and Engineering Group quality, configuration management, and development life-cycle processes. In addition, the PDE supports Manufacturing with engineering expertise, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:
1. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and additional work experience;
2. 5+ years of experience in design, component selection, test, and debug of PCBs;
3. Coding C/C++ combined with experience with VHDL or Verilog;
4. Thorough familiarity with linear systems analysis and system implementation. More generally, development of signal processing algorithms and their implementation;
5. Experience with SCRUM and/or “waterfall” development environments;
6. Working experience with engineering design tools such as MATLAB, OrCAD, PADS, Genesys, or equivalent;
7. Working experience with EE laboratory test equipment (spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.);
8. Experience developing avionics requiring regulatory approvals;
9. Ability to work independently, but also as leader of an engineering team;
10. MS Office proficiency; and
11. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Skills Desired:
1. RF board design and layout
2. Product development using RTCA/DO-178B software development process, DO-254
hardware development process, and DO-160G environmental testing standards;
3. Working knowledge of surveillance and navigation avionics;
4. Experience drafting safety analysis of aviation products;
5. Private pilot license;
6. Active SECRET clearance.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to hiring@sagetechcorp.com. If you have questions about the position or relocating to the Columbia Gorge, see our website (www.sagetechcorp.com) or call 509-493-1327.