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We are seeking an experiencedLead Embedded Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of complex embedded electrical systems for innovative electronic products. This role is responsible for architecture and circuit design, power regulation systems, digital communication interfaces, and regulatory-compliant system development, driving programs from concept through New Product Introduction (NPI) and into sustained production.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, analytical capability, and demonstrated leadership in taking products from concept through production release. This position also serves as a mentor to junior engineers and a subject matter expert across cross-functional teams.

Design & Development

• Lead the design, modeling, and simulation of embedded electrical systems

• Develop low- to high-density circuit cards and power/signal conversion systems

• Architect embedded system platforms including power regulation and digital communication subsystems

• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance requirements

Technical Leadership

• Direct technical design reviews and define electrical system requirements

• Own electrical architecture decisions from concept through production

• Drive technology alignment with product roadmaps and business objectives

• Provide technical oversight during prototype builds, compliance testing, and production ramp

• Interface with suppliers for vendor qualification and product launch support

• Provide ongoing sustainment support for fielded hardware products

Analysis, Compliance & Simulation

• Perform advanced electrical analysis using industry-standard simulation tools

• Validate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC performance, and overall system robustness

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and EMC requirements (FCC, CE, IEC)

• Support pre-compliance and formal certification testing, including documentation and remediation

Problem Solving & Validation

• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations

• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues in lab and field environments

• Diagnose EMI, ESD, grounding, and safety-related issues

• Implement corrective actions and drive continuous product improvement

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices and design methodology

• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, compliance, and quality teams

• Serve as a subject matter expert for stakeholders across the organization

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design, development, or testing

• Demonstrated experience taking products from concept through NPI and production release

• Experience supporting regulatory certification and compliance testing

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of embedded system architecture

• Strong experience in high-speed digital design, power regulation/conversion, and high-density PCB layout

• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer or equivalent)

• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, or similar)

• Expertise in digital communication interfaces including RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, and USB

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Working knowledge of applicable safety and EMC standards (IEC, FCC Part 15, CE)

• Experience designing for EMI mitigation, grounding, shielding, filtering, and surge protection

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries (medical, industrial, telecom, consumer electronics, etc.)

• Experience leading compliance testing and working with third-party certification bodies

• Background in system-level power distribution and protection design

• Experience mentoring engineering teams

• Familiarity with manufacturing validation processes and production support

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and systems-level thinking

• Technical leadership and architectural ownership

• Deep understanding of compliance-driven design

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Clear cross-functional communication

• Ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects to completion

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses.As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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