Sauron Systems

Sauron Systems

Electrical Engineer

San Francisco, USA

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$185kDetected 92 days ago
LinuxCybersecuritySOC OperationsComplianceCustomer SupportPCB DesignAltiumKiCadMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSensorsCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Sauron is creating a new paradigm in how homeowners interact with their and security systems.
  • We move quickly, iterate relentlessly, and ship with urgency - all while holding a deep respect for hardware craftsmanship and system reliability.
  • If you're looking to solve challenging problems and reshape the face of security hardware, we want to talk.

Responsibilities

  • Board Level Design: Starting from electrical architecture to schematic capture and layout for IoT-connected devices, camera systems, motorized mechanisms, and power systems.
  • Writing up testing protocols to hand off to manufacturing partners.
  • Lead external technical partners to collaborate on design efforts.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to other team members.
  • We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

  • Your Background Includes Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, radar, or other sensing technologies used in perception or autonomous systems.
  • Coding experience with Linux (raspberry pi, yocto, etc) Background in consumer electronics or IoT hardware with a strong emphasis on industrial design and premium fit and finish.
  • Exposure to wireless or power-over-ethernet (PoE) hardware integration within a product system.
  • Experience designing for field installation - considering ease of mounting, cable management, and serviceability in real-world environments.
  • Familiarity with security industry standards, certifications, or compliance requirements (e.g., UL, FCC, CE).
  • Experience collaborating directly with contract manufactures We Value 1.
  • The Power of "We": "Align, then Accelerate" We celebrate as a team and troubleshoot as a team.

Compensation

  • $150k-$185k

Benefits

  • The compensation range for this position is $150-185k base + equity + benefits.

Company info

  • Sauron protects your family and home, bringing the innovations of autonomous robots and self-driving cars to residential security.
  • Our team is led by veteran operators and engineers, alumni of Sonos, Paypal, Tesla, Apple, and Google.
  • Sauron has raised an $27M seed round led by A* and Atomic with participation from other leading venture capital firms.

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