Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Hardware)

5+ yrs exp · $175,000 – $225,000 / Year

About us

We are a well-funded, seed-stage stealth-mode company based in Torrance, CA, building modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a wide range of vehicles and applications. We hold a strong portfolio of hardware patents and proprietary software/algorithm IP. Our CEO brings deep aerospace systems experience from a founding role at a leading commercial space company and from senior leadership in space-qualified hardware and avionics.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong hardware focus to lead innovative projects in electrical system design and development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience designing, building, and deploying highly embedded systems, with deep knowledge in PCB layout, digital and analog circuit design, and high-speed signal integrity analysis. You'll oversee project execution from concept through implementation, and bring a strong background in firmware development, signal processing, and mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including PCB schematics, layout, and system integration using CAD tools (Altium, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, SolidWorks)
Analog and digital circuit design at RF signal frequencies, microcontrollers, complex multilayer boards, SPICE simulation
Root cause analysis on electrical failures; corrective actions for reliability
Debug and troubleshoot hardware and firmware with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers
Work across SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet
Manage project scheduling and coordinate with manufacturing teams
Lead system design reviews and document technical specs
Collaborate on mechanical-electrical integration (SMT, soldering, mechanical knowledge for product assembly)
Help develop firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers and Arduino platforms in C++ and scripting languages

Required qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen
5+ years prior experience
Work on location in Torrance, CA
Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a small team environment

Why join us

Innovative and complex systems
Hands-on engineering
Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Competitive salary and benefits

Skills: PCB design, Patents, Signal Integrity, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Aerospace, System Design, Signal Processing, Analog Circuit Design, Avionics, Vehicles, Project Execution, Soldering

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