Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Industry: Oil & Gas – Measurement While Drilling (MWD) / Logging While Drilling (LWD) Tools
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Overview:
A Houston-based technology company specializing in advanced downhole measurement and drilling data acquisition systems. The organization designs and manufactures high-reliability MWD/LWD tools and supporting surface systems for harsh drilling environments. The company is actively expanding its engineering team to support next-generation product development.
Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a key contributor within a multidisciplinary engineering group, responsible for the design, development, testing, and sustaining of high-temperature downhole electronics. This role requires strong technical expertise in power electronics, motor control, and embedded system hardware design, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and performance in extreme operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead design and development of downhole electronic assemblies for MWD/LWD tools, including high-temperature and high-shock environments.
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Develop power supply, motor control, telemetry, and sensor interface circuits from concept through production release.
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Perform schematic design, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout oversight using industry-standard tools.
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Build and evaluate prototypes, performing detailed bench and environmental testing.
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Create, execute, and document verification and qualification test plans to ensure product performance and durability.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, supply chain, and test engineering teams.
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Support root-cause failure analysis, reliability improvements, and sustaining engineering for existing product lines.
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Prepare engineering documentation including requirements, technical specifications, design reports, and test documentation.
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Participate in design reviews, DFMEA sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Minimum 7-10+ years of professional experience in electronic hardware design.
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Demonstrated experience developing electronics for downhole oil & gas tools (MWD/LWD) or other high-temperature mission-critical environments.
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Strong knowledge of power electronics, including DC/DC converters, motor drivers, and energy management circuits.
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Proficiency with electronic design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, PSpice, PSIM, MATLAB).
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Hands-on lab experience assembling and testing prototypes, using oscilloscopes, analyzers, etc.
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Ability to interpret and apply environmental, reliability, and manufacturing constraints into designs.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with embedded systems integration and digital signal interfaces.
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Familiarity with sensor conditioning, telemetry systems, or high-temperature semiconductor technologies.
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Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators.
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Knowledge of reliability engineering and downhole qualification test methods (thermal cycle, shock/vibe, etc.).
