Principal Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design and development of intricate electrical systems, encompassing mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces.

• Design low-power, high-reliability solutions tailored for rugged and space-constrained environments.

• Establish electrical specifications and validate hardware performance against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC criteria.

• Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms.

• Collaborate closely with software teams on hardware and firmware communication.

• Oversee electrical design projects from initial requirements to production release.

• Offer technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and interns.

• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies.

• Create test procedures and lead lab validation efforts, including thermal, vibration, and environmental testing.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures.

• Work with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle planning.

• Assess and recommend new components, tools, and methods to enhance performance, cost, and manufacturability.

• Mentor colleagues and remain engaged with emerging technologies in electronics, embedded systems, and AI applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 7-9 years of pertinent experience.

• Demonstrated experience in product development, including collaboration with outsource design and development partners.

• Proficiency in embedded computing platforms with constraints related to size, weight, and power (SWaP).

• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, and MIPI, along with various MCU, CPU, and FPGA technologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary analog and digital electronics, electronic circuits, and design methodologies.

• Skilled in electronic CAD tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Exceptional multitasking skills and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

• ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or qualified to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by the employer for the employee.

• Three weeks of vacation.

• Automatic company contribution to 401K at 5% of earned wages (no matching required).

• Educational assistance.