Electrical Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on electronic design and development experience is required.
- Experience with printed circuit board layout and design is required.
- Experience designing analog circuits is required.
- Experience with standard electronic test equipment, including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters, is required.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills are required.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain key relationships are required.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required.
- The ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, climbing, lifting materials or equipment up to twenty pounds occasionally and up to ten pounds frequently, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required.
- The candidate may be required to perform testing and product evaluation in a mining environment.
- Design, analyze, build, and test electronic hardware for mining proximity and safety products, including schematic creation and printed circuit board layout.
- Own each product's lifecycle, including design, production, field evaluation, upgrades, and improvements.
- Observe product use in the field and refine products as necessary.
- Evaluate and integrate sensor technologies including radio frequency, magnetic, acoustic, visual camera systems capable of running artificial intelligence models, accelerometers, and global positioning systems.
- Support contract manufacturers with part obsolescence and part substitutions.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
- Participate in system design decisions and assist in creating mechanical designs to house circuit boards.
- Manage outsourced partners supporting product development when internal expertise or capacity is insufficient.
- Travel within the United States as needed to support development projects, potentially requiring overnight stays.
- Experience with Altium is preferred.
- Experience in radio development or electromagnetic fields is desirable.
- Desire to learn new technologies.
About the company
Strata Worldwide provides safety and connectivity systems for the mining industry, with a focus on underground communications, worker safety, and operational productivity. Its products install underground networks and safety devices that collect data, trigger real-time alerts, and deliver analytics to improve decisions. The company offers hardware, software, and ongoing support globally, serving both large multinational miners and regional operators. What sets Strata apart is its deep specialization in underground safety and connectivity, comprehensive end-to-end solutions, and a global service footprint that supports operations across many countries. The goal is to help mining companies operate more safely and efficiently by turning safety and connectivity data into actionable insights.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$69M
Headquarters
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 2025 Nome deal broadens RockMonitor XR reach into hard rock and tunneling.
- September 2025 strata-monitoring marketing targets deeper mines needing real-time stability data.
- June 2026 leadership reset brings Ryan Hawes and Adam Beauchamp for growth execution.
What critics are saying
- Mining safety hardware faces incumbents like Hexagon and Caterpillar, squeezing margins quickly.
- If maritime distracts management, mining execution slips before 2027 budget cycles.
- A major underground incident tied to Strata systems would damage trust and sales.
What makes Strata Worldwide unique
- June 2026 split Strata into Mining and Maritime, sharpening product focus.
- October 2025 Nome partnership expanded RockMonitor XR distribution across Australia and tunnels.
- Strata sells remote underground monitoring with SCADA integration and real-time alerts.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave