Freeform

Principal Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site) · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$300kDetected 12 days ago

FPGARoboticsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

You will solve challenging problems in fields such as high-performance compute, high speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, autonomous robotic systems, and much more.
You will use a first principles approach to solving problems and tackling new areas within electrical engineering that you may not have directly worked on before.

Rapidly design, develop and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems that enable complex autonomous systems to perform reliability, repeatedly, and scalable
Drive component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test
Model and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performance
Act as a technical lead, driving schedule and ensuring a continuous rate of innovation
Experience operating as a technical lead and system owner, responsible for architectural decisions, execution quality, and technical accountability across the full lifecycle

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline
15+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering
Experience with heterogeneous compute environments, including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs across performance, latency, and system complexity.
Experience with sensors, high speed cameras/imaging systems, and similar physical telemetry systems
Experience with embedded microcontroller design and firmware
Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systems
Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof.
We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $160,000-$300,000.

Challenge assumptions and learn new design approaches
We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.

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