Electrical Engineer, Implant Embedded Systems
Electrical engineer job at Neuralink IT Solutions
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
Join the implant team and be part of an elite team of engineers working on high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for the next-generation brain-computer interfaces. We are looking for experienced, hands-on engineers who are interested in exploring what's possible in highly power and latency-constrained environments. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on electrical engineer for implant electronics board design, integration with our custom chips, design verification, manufacturing, and quality control. You will own advanced projects, not only working on incremental changes, and be an integral member of a small, fast-moving team. You will be working on all phases of board design (part selection, schematic design, layout, and bring-up) as well as work closely with chip designers, firmware engineers, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, and microfabrication experts for system integration.
Job Responsibilities:
Utilize electrical engineering fundamentals and best system design practices to deliver high-performant, reliable, and manufacturable extremely size-constraint systems
Contribute to all phases of system and board design, from system definition to part selection, schematic design, layout, bring up, and design verification
Help conduct R&D investigations and experiments to demonstrate feasibility of new technology for the implant and the charger
Work cross functionally to ensure successful systems integration
Contribute to system improvements that decrease latency and increase battery life, reliability, and safety
Design and deploy systems for implant-charger hardware in the loop testing, and manufacturing line quality control
Note: The team is hiring electrical engineers at all levels, both junior and senior. What matters most is evidence of exceptional abilities and a drive to succeed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong EE fundamentals
Minimum of 2 years of experience designing PCBs for low power and size constrained applications, including internships
Fluency with PCB CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, Allegro)
Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity
Experience with wireless systems (BLE, WIFI, Zigbee)
Experience building and bringing-up MCUs or FPGA
Comfortable with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)
Comfortable with lab equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, etc.)
Basic C and Python programming skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++)
Proficiency with ME CAD tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD)
Experience with FEM/FDTD simulation tools and antenna designs/testing
Experience with analog circuit design
Experience in the design and testing of wearable electronic devices (watches, fitness trackers, wireless headphones, etc.)
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
Base Salary Range:$109,800-$238,100 USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity (RSUs)
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan
*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Auto-ApplyElectrical Engineer Intern, Robotics and Surgery Engineering
Electrical engineer job at Neuralink IT Solutions
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
To achieve Neuralink's mission and provide our technology to those that need it, the surgical process that implants our cutting-edge devices must be exceptionally safe, efficient, and scalable.
The surgical robot we design is key to enabling this, and the Robot Electrical Engineering Team supports this by designing, testing, and integrating all electrical aspects of our robot, encompassing a diverse range of fundamental electrical engineering domains while also working closely with the optical, mechanical, and software engineering teams.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As an Electrical Engineering Intern you'll own meaningful projects and make substantial contributions as an integral member of our fast-moving team. You will be expected to design, verify, and oversee the transition to production of a variety of custom electronics systems while additionally supporting broader team efforts through debugging, manufacturing, testing, and more. Specific responsibilities and projects may include:
All phases of board design (part selection, schematic design, layout, and bring-up)
Custom motor drivers, from transistor selection to control loop design
Custom high-bandwidth, low-latency, camera hardware and firmware
Custom FPGA based Optical Coherence Tomography data acquisition systems
Testing hardware such as Hardware-In-The-Loop systems, validation boards, and life-cycle testing rigs
Case studies on future system architectures including new compute platforms, redesigned actuator layouts, and deep-brain imaging systems
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrable experience developing circuits or products that have been used by real customers. Student design team work and personal projects may apply
Circuit board design experience demonstrating advanced knowledge in at least one niche, for example high density (HDI), high speed digital, high power, radio frequency, atypical materials or constructions, etc.
Experience with sensors, power management, and signal/power integrity
Design experience with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.)
Competent with common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
A portfolio showing examples of projects you've completed.
Demonstrable experience in developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or military.
Experience with firmware development for embedded systems (C/C++, Rust)
Experience with software development for Linux systems (Python, C++, Rust)
Pay Transparency:
Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:
California Hourly Rate: $35/hr USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity (RSUs)
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan
*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off
*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Auto-ApplyField Test Engineer/Automotive Test Engineer
Lewisville, TX jobs
Job Title: Field Test Engineer
Lewisville, TX
(Primary)
Texas - Denton or Louisville
(Client is flexible for the right candidate)
Renton, Washington
(Alternate option for the right candidate)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Project
You will support the Connected Services Project, focusing on global OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, connected vehicle features, and field testing on customer trucks. The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of CAN, telematics, diagnostic tools, and OTA validation.
Position Overview
The Field Test Engineer (FTE) will perform in-vehicle and bench-level testing of connected features, OTA software updates, firmware, ECU reprogramming, and vehicle telematics for customer field trucks. This position interfaces with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient diagnostics, seamless OTA updates, and successful software release validation.
Key Responsibilities
Test and validate connected features on benches and customer field trucks, including software updates, firmware updates, and ECU reprogramming.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan OTA test activities aligned with controller/software release timelines.
Develop and execute test plans for wireless/OTA updates and connected services features.
Troubleshoot and resolve OTA update failures by working closely with software, backend, and diagnostic teams.
Identify, log, track, and report defects with appropriate logs in defect tracking systems.
Use diagnostic tools (e.g., Vector CANoe) to capture, analyze, and interpret communication logs during OTA tests.
Create OTA test packages and perform remote vehicle diagnostic testing.
Verify update integrity, rollback mechanisms, and ensure compliance with vehicle safety and performance standards.
Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and issues for continuous improvement.
Participate in defect triage calls and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
Update ECUs via OBD tools and OTA workflows.
Utilize knowledge of automotive networks, CAN bus traffic, diagnostic messages, and node acknowledgments.
Apply strong understanding of telematics controllers and end-to-end OTA processes.
Execute requirements-based testing with full traceability across requirements, development, testing, and defects.
Key Technical Requirements
Primary (Must-Have):
Strong, hands-on experience with CAN protocol, including CAN bus communication, DBC files, filtering, and message analysis.
Proficiency with at least one CAN analysis tool:
Vector CANalyzer
Vector CANoe
Vehicle Spy
Solid understanding of J1939 and UDS diagnostic standards.
Secondary (Important):
Experience with telematics, OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, log tracing, and campaign creation.
Basic scripting skills (no deep coding required).
Automotive experience strongly preferred; candidates from telecom/other domains may be considered with strong CAN knowledge.
Experience Level
Ideal: 10-15 years experience
Candidates with 3-4 years of strong hands-on project experience will be considered.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.
Strong understanding of OTA architecture, vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet), and automotive protocols (UDS, J1939, etc).
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools like Vector CANoe or Vehicle Spy.
Heavy-duty truck system experience is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort in a fast-paced field environment.
Staff Electrical Engineer
San Francisco, CA jobs
Job Description
Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn't come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you'll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.
We are looking for an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to join us and help bring this vision to life. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and is able to clearly define a problem, document a solution, and deliver that solution in a maintainable manner.
This role is required to be onsite in our San Francisco HQ 4-5 days per week.
The estimated salary for this role is $180,000 to $220,000 USD per year + equity. An individual's compensation will vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.
Responsibilities
Work cross functionally with business and product teams, while designing the electronic systems in Gradient's product roadmap.
Lead product system requirement generation, architectural design, detailed design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, and controls to meet regulatory, safety, quality standards.
Building on existing schematics, part lists, and engineering requirements.
Defining function, configuration, and arrangement for circuit boards and system wiring and driving component selection to meet BOM cost targets.
Prototyping and testing electronic designs.
Performing schematic capture and PCB layout for analog and digital, and power circuit boards through fabrication and assembly drawings generation.
Run cross functional design reviews to evaluate electronics including circuit boards within Gradient's products.
Establish and implement best practices around circuit design, board layouts, hardware verification, and electronics design controls.
Interface with and support electronics consultants to meet company objectives.
Evaluate, diagnose, and optimize performance of new electrical designs.
Build electronics supply chain relationships and manage vendors for prototype builds, and interface with the operations team heading into production.
Work with contract manufacturers to design functional circuit test (FCT) and In-Circuit Test (ICT) fixtures.
Mentor and coach early career engineers to expand their technical expertise.
Desired Qualification
Track record of shipping new consumer or industrial electronics products on a tight schedule.
Experience with motor-control systems development.
Experience designing split analog/digital/power electronics.
15+ years developing custom mixed signal electronic systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and Design for Testability.
Experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management.
Experience managing others, either internal teams or consultants.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience designing systems that incorporate wireless communication SoCs, especially WiFi and BLE.
Proficiency with Altium.
Experience shipping 2 or more consumer products.
Experience with field-oriented control of BLDC motors.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Benefits
Equity
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance
401k
Paid parental leave
Professional Development Stipend
Commuter benefits
Flexible PTO
Relocation package ( out of state applicants only )
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Staff Electrical Engineer
San Francisco, CA jobs
Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn't come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you'll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.
We are looking for an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to join us and help bring this vision to life. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and is able to clearly define a problem, document a solution, and deliver that solution in a maintainable manner.
This role is required to be onsite in our San Francisco HQ 4-5 days per week.
The estimated salary for this role is $180,000 to $220,000 USD per year + equity. An individual's compensation will vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.
Responsibilities
Work cross functionally with business and product teams, while designing the electronic systems in Gradient's product roadmap.
Lead product system requirement generation, architectural design, detailed design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, and controls to meet regulatory, safety, quality standards.
Building on existing schematics, part lists, and engineering requirements.
Defining function, configuration, and arrangement for circuit boards and system wiring and driving component selection to meet BOM cost targets.
Prototyping and testing electronic designs.
Performing schematic capture and PCB layout for analog and digital, and power circuit boards through fabrication and assembly drawings generation.
Run cross functional design reviews to evaluate electronics including circuit boards within Gradient's products.
Establish and implement best practices around circuit design, board layouts, hardware verification, and electronics design controls.
Interface with and support electronics consultants to meet company objectives.
Evaluate, diagnose, and optimize performance of new electrical designs.
Build electronics supply chain relationships and manage vendors for prototype builds, and interface with the operations team heading into production.
Work with contract manufacturers to design functional circuit test (FCT) and In-Circuit Test (ICT) fixtures.
Mentor and coach early career engineers to expand their technical expertise.
Desired Qualification
Track record of shipping new consumer or industrial electronics products on a tight schedule.
Experience with motor-control systems development.
Experience designing split analog/digital/power electronics.
15+ years developing custom mixed signal electronic systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and Design for Testability.
Experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management.
Experience managing others, either internal teams or consultants.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience designing systems that incorporate wireless communication SoCs, especially WiFi and BLE.
Proficiency with Altium.
Experience shipping 2 or more consumer products.
Experience with field-oriented control of BLDC motors.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Benefits
Equity
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance
401k
Paid parental leave
Professional Development Stipend
Commuter benefits
Flexible PTO
Relocation package ( out of state applicants only )
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Auto-ApplySenior Electronics Engineer
Irvine, CA jobs
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary In this role, the Electronics Engineer will own and drive full-lifecycle electronics components development from requirements, implementation, bring-up, validation, and system integration for current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles. This would be a highly visible role working cross-functionally and closely with vendors to influence design, contribute to solving HW/SW system integration challenges, and experience the complete product development cycle. Responsibilities Drive the hardware design and lead development of the vehicle electrical system by developing complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards. Mature the design by characterizing and debugging test vehicles Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration and validation plans, and support the execution of these test plans. Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and software integration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levels of the stack, on the bench, and in the system Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using first principles approach to drive simple and structured requirements and production friendly solution working with broader team Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliability issues for components, subsystems, and assemblies. Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable design choices and improve validation test planning Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction. Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program and customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position Qualifications BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field. Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc) Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and hardware requirements Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer) Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and challenging environments. Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions Understanding of automotive requirements End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production experience Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to 'zoom out' and see the big picture Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Bay Area Based Applicants: $132,000 - $165,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Salary Range for Southern CA Based Applicants: $121,000 - $151,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field. Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc) Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and hardware requirements Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer) Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and challenging environments. Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions Understanding of automotive requirements End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production experience Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to 'zoom out' and see the big picture
Drive the hardware design and lead development of the vehicle electrical system by developing complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards. Mature the design by characterizing and debugging test vehicles Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration and validation plans, and support the execution of these test plans. Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and software integration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levels of the stack, on the bench, and in the system Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using first principles approach to drive simple and structured requirements and production friendly solution working with broader team Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliability issues for components, subsystems, and assemblies. Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable design choices and improve validation test planning Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction. Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program and customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position
Auto-ApplySenior Electronics Engineer
Palo Alto, CA jobs
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary In this role, the Electronics Engineer will own and drive full-lifecycle electronics components development from requirements, implementation, bring-up, validation, and system integration for current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles. This would be a highly visible role working cross-functionally and closely with vendors to influence design, contribute to solving HW/SW system integration challenges, and experience the complete product development cycle. Responsibilities Drive the hardware design and lead development of the vehicle electrical system by developing complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards. Mature the design by characterizing and debugging test vehicles Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration and validation plans, and support the execution of these test plans. Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and software integration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levels of the stack, on the bench, and in the system Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using first principles approach to drive simple and structured requirements and production friendly solution working with broader team Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliability issues for components, subsystems, and assemblies. Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable design choices and improve validation test planning Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction. Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program and customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position Qualifications BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field. Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc) Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and hardware requirements Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer) Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and challenging environments. Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions Understanding of automotive requirements End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production experience Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to 'zoom out' and see the big picture Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Bay Area Based Applicants: $132,000 - $165,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Salary Range for Southern CA Based Applicants: $121,000 - $151,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field. Hardware design experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal and interfaces Experience with schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation tools (Spice, Matlabs, etc) Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and other various protocols. Experience working with FW teams to drive and test and hardware requirements Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer) Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox Ability to dive deep into electrical first principles and work in fast-paced and challenging environments. Ability to collaborate and drive direction through multidisciplinary discussions Understanding of automotive requirements End-to-end product design/development from prototyping to mass production experience Have a fine eye for detail, yet the ability to 'zoom out' and see the big picture
Drive the hardware design and lead development of the vehicle electrical system by developing complete electronic modules from the ground up to Rivian Standards. Mature the design by characterizing and debugging test vehicles Contribute to evaluating system failure modes, create and drive integration and validation plans, and support the execution of these test plans. Collaborate with software and integration engineers to ensure hardware and software integration requirements are well understood and implemented correctly at all levels of the stack, on the bench, and in the system Simplify complex functions and features to their core components using first principles approach to drive simple and structured requirements and production friendly solution working with broader team Participate in safety and reliability reviews and contribute to resolving reliability issues for components, subsystems, and assemblies. Collaborate with reliability engineers to support DFMEA to drive reliable design choices and improve validation test planning Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction. Think holistically. Understand the impact of your plan or decision to program and customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data-driven decisions. Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position
Auto-ApplySr. Power Electronic Controls Engineer
Torrance, CA jobs
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Imagine being at the heart of the electric revolution. Our team is developing the intelligent control systems that power everything from lightning-fast EV charging to smart home energy grids and the core power electronics within electric vehicles. We're not just building products; we're building a cleaner, more efficient future. Your Role: As a Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, you'll be a key player in bringing these innovative power conversion systems to life. You'll be responsible for the entire journey of our control systems, from initial concepts to real-world impact. Responsibilities Pioneering Control: Designing and optimizing control algorithms for a diverse portfolio of power electronics applications, including EV chargers, bidirectional residential systems, and onboard vehicle power. Virtual Prototyping: Utilizing advanced simulation tools to evaluate circuit topologies and components, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Defining Intelligence: Translating application requirements into clear and effective controller specifications. Algorithm Innovation: Developing and implementing novel control strategies at both the system and component levels. Hands-on Validation: Rigorously testing and troubleshooting your control algorithms in both simulated and physical hardware environments. Digital Twin Development: Creating detailed power electronics models to analyze and verify the robustness and performance of your controllers across all operating conditions. System Integration: Defining comprehensive tests to validate your algorithms and their interaction with other system features. Team Up: Collaborating closely with talented system, electrical, and software engineers to achieve ambitious goals. Qualifications An MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Electronics or Controls (MSc with 3+ years of experience, PhD is a plus). A strong theoretical and practical understanding of power electronics control, with excellent analytical skills. You're familiar with the inner workings of AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC resonant converter topologies (Vienna, Totem Pole, DAB, LLC, and CLLC are in your vocabulary). Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and develop robust control algorithms from scratch, covering software architecture, implementation, integration, and testing. Proven experience in developing, implementing, and verifying control algorithms for switching power converters using both simulation and hardware platforms. Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and experience with power converter modeling tools (e.g., PLECS) and real-time simulation platforms (like Opal-RT, Typhoon HIL). Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with a focus on writing high-quality code for embedded systems. A proactive, self-driven attitude with a strong attention to detail and the ability thrive in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Southern California Based Applicants: $135,100 - $168,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26 Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
An MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Electronics or Controls (MSc with 3+ years of experience, PhD is a plus). A strong theoretical and practical understanding of power electronics control, with excellent analytical skills. You're familiar with the inner workings of AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC resonant converter topologies (Vienna, Totem Pole, DAB, LLC, and CLLC are in your vocabulary). Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and develop robust control algorithms from scratch, covering software architecture, implementation, integration, and testing. Proven experience in developing, implementing, and verifying control algorithms for switching power converters using both simulation and hardware platforms. Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and experience with power converter modeling tools (e.g., PLECS) and real-time simulation platforms (like Opal-RT, Typhoon HIL). Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with a focus on writing high-quality code for embedded systems. A proactive, self-driven attitude with a strong attention to detail and the ability thrive in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment
Pioneering Control: Designing and optimizing control algorithms for a diverse portfolio of power electronics applications, including EV chargers, bidirectional residential systems, and onboard vehicle power. Virtual Prototyping: Utilizing advanced simulation tools to evaluate circuit topologies and components, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Defining Intelligence: Translating application requirements into clear and effective controller specifications. Algorithm Innovation: Developing and implementing novel control strategies at both the system and component levels. Hands-on Validation: Rigorously testing and troubleshooting your control algorithms in both simulated and physical hardware environments. Digital Twin Development: Creating detailed power electronics models to analyze and verify the robustness and performance of your controllers across all operating conditions. System Integration: Defining comprehensive tests to validate your algorithms and their interaction with other system features. Team Up: Collaborating closely with talented system, electrical, and software engineers to achieve ambitious goals.
Auto-ApplySr. Power Electronics Engineer
Torrance, CA jobs
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary In this position, you will design and develop the electrical aspect of the on-board power electronic products for Rivian Automotive, including on-board charger, DC-DC converter, DC-AC inverter product and et al. This position will be located out of Torrance, CA, and report to the Sr. Manager of Electronic Design. Responsibilities The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters Perform topology selection trade studies Design circuits, select components, create schematics, and support the layout of circuit boards Analyze and simulate circuits and key components Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high-frequency transformers/inductors EMI/EMC filter design Interact with suppliers on the critical components design Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN Support software engineers who develop algorithms and application code for embedded controllers Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers Cooperate with other team members for critical technical test and decisions. Qualifications Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred), specializing in power electronics Minimum 1 year's experience developing high-power electronics Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits Power converters and grid tie control PWM methods Power converter thermal analysis and protection Dual active bridge DC/DC modeling and control Experience with bidirectional power conversion Experience in EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products Skilled in working in a lab environment with high voltage and current Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment Pay Disclosure Salary Range California-Based Applicants: $121,500 - $151,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred), specializing in power electronics Minimum 1 year's experience developing high-power electronics Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits, including gate drivers Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits Power converters and grid tie control PWM methods Power converter thermal analysis and protection Dual active bridge DC/DC modeling and control Experience with bidirectional power conversion Experience in EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products Skilled in working in a lab environment with high voltage and current Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the development of high-power electrical circuits, such as active rectifiers, inverters, and DCDC converters Perform topology selection trade studies Design circuits, select components, create schematics, and support the layout of circuit boards Analyze and simulate circuits and key components Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high-frequency transformers/inductors EMI/EMC filter design Interact with suppliers on the critical components design Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab Characterize power semiconductor devices, including Silicon, SiC, and GaN Support software engineers who develop algorithms and application code for embedded controllers Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers Cooperate with other team members for critical technical test and decisions.
Auto-ApplyElectrical Integration Associate - Avionics (Winter 2026)
San Francisco, CA jobs
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Electrical Integration Associate - Avionics (Winter 2026) Electrical Integration Associate position typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis). As an Electrical Integration Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems - we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, and our Associate work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time. If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. Role
Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs
Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans
Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts
Help solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system
Requirements
Have a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent technical degree) and graduated within the last 6 months or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Strong communication skills
Must be onsite 5 days a week
Bonus
Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing complex electrical systems
Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
Direct electrical or software design experience
Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.Base Salary$1,925-$1,925 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
Auto-ApplySenior Electronics Component Engineer
San Francisco, CA jobs
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Senior Electronics Component Engineer
As a Component Engineer at Astranis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the selection of high-quality, reliable, and sourceable EEE parts and components used in our satellite systems. This role requires an in-depth understanding of part construction, the ability to identify potential quality or reliability risks, and the expertise to define and implement screening tests to expose and address these risks effectively.
Role
Dive into part construction to identify quality and reliability risks, ensuring components meet mission-critical standards.
Collaborate with design engineers to guide component selection during the design process, ensuring reliability and compliance with Astranis standards.
Plan, execute, and oversee component level screening and qualification testing
Review bills of materials for new designs to ensure designs are using approved flight parts
Manage component supplier part change notifications and drive appropriate responses to supplier PCNs
Execute tear-downs on critical components to assess the part quality and reliability
Interface with supply chain, design, and manufacturing teams to address component-related sourcing challenges
Manage the Astranis approved parts list in PLM to ensure accurate information provided to the engineering and manufacturing teams
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
Experience in electrical design, including components, circuits, PCBs, or electronic assemblies.
5+ years experience in part quality, reliability, failure analysis, and/or DPA
Familiarity with JEDEC, AEC-Q and MIL component standards
Bonus
Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and testing methodologies for electronic components.
Proficiency in non-destructive and destructive lab analysis techniques.
Experience in reliability statistics and data analysis.
Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary$140,000-$200,000 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
Auto-ApplyElectrical Engineer- Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate (Summer 2025)
San Francisco, CA jobs
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Electrical Engineer - Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis). As an Associate Engineer, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems - we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is now flying on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time. If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. Role
Design, simulate, implement, and test our internally developed software defined radio hardware
Bringup and debug hardware in the lab with top of the line instruments and equipment
Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
Requirements
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
A B.S or M.S in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering equivalent
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test PCBA hardware from scratch (student design team projects, design competitions, personal projects)
Solid EE foundation in one or more of the following areas:
analog design (op amps, transistors, RLC filters)
digital design (FPGAs, SOCs, SERDES, DDR, LVDS)
mixed signal design (ADCs, DACs, power integrity)
RF design (Lineups, s-parameters, impedance matching)
Bonus
Experience building or using software defined radios
Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
Experience with analysis software (ADS, ANSYS, Matlab)
Experience with Python or similar programming languages
Experience with soldering and rework
Experience with EE lab bench equipment (power supply, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc)
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
Base Salary
$1,750 - $1,750 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
Auto-ApplyElectrical Engineering Intern
San Francisco, CA jobs
About the team
Mind Company's mission is to build non-invasive neural interfaces - that is, enabling a communication layer between humans and other humans or computers, directly using thoughts.
In pursuit of this mission, our Hardware Team is responsible for building hardware such as EEG headsets that measure brain activity.
About the role
As our Electrical Engineering Intern, you will be working on our hardware products such as our 32-channel EEG headset.
You'll be figuring out how to design PCB boards for our hardware products based on evolving needs. You'll work with researchers, hardware engineers, and the CTO.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We're an in-person company who deeply believe that great products are not built working from home.
In this role, you'll:
You will advance our PCB boards and overall sensor electronics that receive brain signals and amplify them 100,000x
We're looking for candidates with the following traits:
Juniors or Seniors
2+ years of course work or practical work with PCB layout design, schematic capture, and manufacturing
Strong experience with KiCad, Altium or Eagle, and has worked with voltage regulators, LDO, and switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
Willing to work hard to balance both work and school
Curious about the brain, and passionate about unlocking human-computer interaction
Strong leadership skills and self-starter, able to carry a project from beginning to end
About Mind Company
Mind Company is 6-person neuro-tech startup with the mission of building noninvasive neural interfaces. We build our own hardware systems which measure brain data, collect proprietary training datasets, and train useful ML models.
If we succeed, humans will be communicating at higher information rates, playing video games with their mind, and never using slow keyboards again. All without requiring surgery. Join us in making this vision a reality.
Auto-ApplySenior Power Electronics Engineer - Platform 1 (P1)
South San Francisco, CA jobs
About Zipline Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world's most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda's national blood delivery network and Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people. About You and The Role
Are you eager to apply your technical skills to solve real-world problems and drive meaningful change? Do you thrive in environments where you're given ownership, creative freedom, and complex challenges to tackle? If so, join the engineering team at Zipline-where your work directly impacts lives every day.
Zipline's long-range drone platform began operations in Rwanda in 2016. With a fixed-wing design capable of flying over 200 km on a single charge, our drones enable fast, reliable delivery of critical medical supplies to remote communities. From helping new mothers in Rwanda to saving snake bite victims in Ghana, Zipline's technology has already served millions across the African continent-delivering thousands of life-saving products daily.
As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer on Zipline's long-range drone program, you will lead the development, improvement, and hands-on testing of the aircraft's core electronic systems - including motor controllers, power distribution units, battery management systems, safety circuits, and communication and networking interfaces. You'll take designs from architecture through prototyping, validation, and into production, working shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, software, and manufacturing team members to ensure every design meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.
This is a highly hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys spending time in the lab, iterating on boards, running tests, and solving complex hardware problems. You'll have the opportunity to shape the architecture of a system that will scale Zipline's impact from thousands to millions of deliveries globally.
What You'll Do
Engineer and sustain avionics systems currently in service, driving improvements in reliability, manufacturability, and performance while maintaining fleet continuity by assisting with root causing issues
Evaluate architectural opportunities for the long-range product-proposing re-designs where the impact clearly outweighs cost and risk, and pursuing targeted optimizations that deliver measurable wins.
Lead trade studies to balance rework scope, operational benefit, and design complexity; provide clear recommendations and technical direction for both short-term fixes and long-term evolution.
Proactively identify opportunities to simplify, harden, and extend the life of existing designs (system, vehicle, or component level)
Collaborate cross-functionally across full product lifecycle , including:
Architecture: Assess and evolve fault tolerance, power efficiency, and system resilience within existing design constraints
Detailed Design:Implement design revisions, manage component changes, and validate updates through bench and flight testing
Production: Partner with manufacturing to address quality trends, improve test coverage, and enhance cost efficiency
Deployment/Sustainment:Lead root-cause analysis for field issues, develop rapid mitigations, and integrate learnings into future revisions
What You'll Bring
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum 5 years experience designing complex PCBAs, including: circuit analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, packaging, integration, production, and board-level validation.
Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as aerospace, transportation, or medical devices.
Experience with at least some of these desired:
Lithium Ion battery pack design- BMS, safety, power distribution, etc.
Power converters: hard-switching and resonant
BLDC motor drives
Voltage, current, and temperature sensing analog front ends
Basic embedded communications busses (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
Higher speed communications (e.g. Ethernet, LVDS)
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Special interest in perfecting an existing impactful product, and diving deep into real-world reliability issues.
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges to both fellow engineers and non-engineers alike.
Must be eligible to work in the US.
Must be able to work at Zipline's South San Francisco office.
What Else You Need to Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!
Auto-ApplySenior Power Electronics Engineer
Fremont, CA jobs
Position Overview: Nextpower is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Power Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and optimization of power electronics systems for Nextpower innovative energy conversion products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with a world-class team of engineers and researchers.
Responsibilities:
Own the development of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several Mega watts, collaborating within a team environment.
Develop AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion solutions tailored to NEXTpower's ecosystem.
Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronics systems, encompassing gate drivers, sensors, switched-mode power supplies, processors, and safety critical functions from inception to completion. Apply expertise in DFM and WCA, to ensure robust and cost-effective designs.
Design and optimize magnetic components. hands-on experience with EMI filter designs for power converters and compliance testing and thorough knowledge of EMC test standards.
Work closely with power conversion mechanical engineers to integrate power electronics systems into the full product architectures and optimize thermal management solutions.
Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and implement control algorithms and system-level diagnostics.
Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Support product NPI and product tester development at CM.
Qualifications:
Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
15+ years industry experience with 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development for mass production, preferably in energy sectors.
Proven track record of designing and delivering high-performance power electronics systems from concept to mass production.
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.
Strong background in capture and PCB layout tools, particularly Altium Designer, to design and develop electrical systems for sustainable energy solutions.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions.
Passion for sustainable energy solutions, with a desire to drive positive change through innovation.
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at ******************
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 dependent on level of experience
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Auto-ApplySenior Power Electronics Controls Engineer
Fremont, CA jobs
Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer
Position Overview: Nextpower is seeking a motivated Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and optimization of power electronics systems for Nextpower's innovative energy products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with a world-class team of engineers and researchers.
Responsibilities:
Delivery of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several hundred kW, collaborating within a team environment.
Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability and efficiency.
Execute hardware design tasks such as MOSFET selection, sensing circuitry, schematic design, magnetics design, and layout.
Work closely with the firmware team in designing control loops.
Support the specification/requirements phase for defining Hardware in the Loop test systems.
Support and maintain the development of plant models used in the HIL System.
Design software verification test, for power converter SW components, mainly on HIL environment with emphasis on UL1741 compliance testing.
Utilize expertise with FPGA and microcontrollers, along with peripheral circuitry.
Desired Qualifications:
Ph.D. in electrical engineering or 3+ years of industry experience in power conversion.
Proficiency in using real-time digital simulation tools (RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon) for implementing and testing control software.
Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium Designer.
Experience designing high efficiency converters using high voltage SiC and/or GaN devices
Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
Strong skills in system control analysis using tools like MATLAB simulink or equivalent.
Experience with power system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD).
Experience implementing real time hardware control using microcontrollers or FPGAs
Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions.
Passion for sustainable energy solutions, with a desire to drive positive change through innovation.
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at ******************
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is Pay Range (Applicable to California) $150,000.00 - $175,000.00, dependent on level of experience.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are Nextpower
Auto-ApplySenior Power Electronics Engineer I
El Segundo, CA jobs
Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer I to join our growing spacecraft payload development team. In this position, you will contribute across the entire development life cycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for satellites and space power systems payloads-from working to define power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing support.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define electrical power system architecture, and derive power subsystem requirements
Design DC-DC power converters, power management and control circuits from concept to production release
Perform detailed design for low to high complexity analog and power electronics circuits ranging from single DC-DC power converters to multi-output power supply modules
Perform modeling and analysis of analog and power electronics designs including worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, small signal modeling analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, and power integrity analysis
Develop design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters and power supply designs
Perform board bring-up and design verification testing of analog and power electronics circuits
Perform system integration, qualification testing, and production release of power supply modules and power systems
Perform research and monitor power electronics industry trends to drive innovation and generate intellectual property in this area
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
Experience with power stage design ofcommon DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Flyback)
Experience with voltage mode control and peak current mode control modeling and characterization for DC-DC converters
Knowledge of control theory and stability of power electronics, including experience characterizing control loops and impedances in the laboratory
Experience designing power filters for low noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
Experience with electronics schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition
Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with research focus in power electronics
Experience designing high-reliability analog and power electronics for automotive, space or defense applications
Knowledge of space radiation environments and radiation effects in electronics
Experience in power electronics applications utilizing GaN or SiC wide bandgap power semiconductor devices
Experience developing design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans
Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis for power supplies
Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
Experience with power magnetics modeling, design and laboratory characterization
Knowledge of soft switching and resonant power converter topologies (e.g. LLC, CLLC, series resonant, phase shifted full bridge, dual active bridge, etc.)
Knowledge of power stage design for inverters and motor drives
Experience with advanced control schemes for DC-DC power converters (e.g. constant on-time control, boundary mode control, average current mode control)
Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Senior Power Electronics Engineer I
El Segundo, CA jobs
Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer I to join our growing satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal development team. In this position, you will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for military and commercial power systems-from leading the definition of power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing support. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
Experience testing single-phase and three-phase off-line AC-DC power supplies, and DC-DC power supplies for industrial, airborne, or military systems
Knowledge of control theory and stability of power electronics, including experience characterizing control loops and impedances in the laboratory
Experience designing power filters for low noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 4 years of industry or university research experience in board-level power electronics design, analysis, and test.
Experience owning the design phase of circuits or boards, including trade studies, component selection, and detailed design.
Experience performing or guiding complex PCB layout for analog and power electronics.
Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, or MathCAD.
Strong laboratory testing and troubleshooting experience for prototyping, design verification testing and qualification of analog and power electronics hardware.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience designing high-reliability power supplies for automotive, industrial or defense applications
Experience with power stage design and testing ofcommon DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, Flyback)
Experience with voltage mode control and peak current mode control modeling for DC-DC converters
Experience generating statements of work and requirements for external vendors, vendor selection, and vendor management for power supply and power system rack developments
Experience developing design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans
Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis for power supplies
Experience with electronics schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition
Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Senior Power Electronics Engineer II
El Segundo, CA jobs
Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Power Electronics Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge power electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
At the Senior level, you will be tasked with full-stack power electronics development. You will have the opportunity to start at concept development and progress through detailed design, analysis, board layout, testing, and delivery, doing hands-on work at each phase. At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business. The work is challenging and impactful, requiring both breadth and depth of technical knowledge. Our products are made for high-reliability space and airborne applications, so designs require high levels of technical rigor while maintaining the agility of a startup environment. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Own end-to-end design of power converters, and power management and control circuits, from concept and architecture definition to schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) design, testing, qualification, production transition and production support.
Perform detailed and complete schematic design for low to high complexity power electronics designs , ranging from single power converters to mukti-output power supply modules and power management circuitry.
Perform detailed PCB layout in Altium Designer independently or in collaboration with a PCB Drafter.
Perform modeling and analysis of analog and power electronics designs including worst-case circuit analysis, stress analysis, small signal and stability analysis, power loss and efficiency optimization analysis, and power integrity analysis.
Develop design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters and power supply designs.
Perform bring-up and design verification testing of power electronics circuits and modules, often working with a technician or junior engineer to complete design verification.
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering team and lead system integration and qualification campaigns, and release analog and power electronics designs to production.
Mentor junior engineers to build technical understanding and foster professional development of team.
Perform research and keep up with new power electronics technology and industry trends to drive innovation and generation of intellectual property.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of industry or university research experience in board-level power electronics design, analysis, and test.
Experience owning the design phase of power electronics or power subsystems, including power architecture and requirements definition, trade studies, power converter and analog electronics design, component selection, and detailed design.
Experience performing or guiding complex PCB layout for analog and power electronics.
Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, or MathCAD
Strong laboratory testing and troubleshooting experience for prototyping, design verification testing and qualification of analog and power electronics hardware.
Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics for automotive, space or defense applications, including part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment.
Proficiency in printed circuit board design tools such as Altium, OrCAD/Allegro, PADS/Xpedition, or similar.
Experience running board-level power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SiWave, ADS SIPro, or HyperLynx.
Design for space radiation environments.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Hardware Engineer
Mountain View, CA jobs
Our Company The workplace has undergone a complete transformation. Historically, occupancy was consistent; everyone worked in the office five days per week. But in today's world, occupancy is inconsistent, unpredictable, and dynamic, as work has become more flexible than ever before. To make decisions with confidence, workplace, CRE, and facilities management leaders need a true understanding of how and when their spaces are used.
VergeSense is the company behind the world's first and only Occupancy Intelligence Platform. Over 220 companies across 50 countries and 140M sqft rely on occupancy intelligence to make confident, fact-based optimization decisions to improve employee experience and decrease costs. VergeSense customers use our Occupancy Intelligence Platform, which is built on a foundation of the industry's most accurate occupancy sensors and other data sources, to right-size their portfolio, validate space planning and designs, optimize cleaning operations, and ensure their teams can always find spaces to work.
The Role
The Hardware Engineer will design computer vision-based sensors, working closely with our firmware team to verify products to meet specifications.
What You'll Do
- Design board-level circuits - schematic capture and layout design- Work with firmware engineers to debug/test hardware - Performance characterization, data analysis, and report writing - Investigate, study, and implement new components - Troubleshoot field returns - Assemble and debug prototypes.- Work closely with our development partners (JDM)- Develop hardware test plans
What You'll Need
- Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent)- 1-3 years' experience in PCB-level hardware development- Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools- Experience with EE test equipment: o-scopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.- Hands-on experience with PCB bring-up and troubleshooting involving microcontrollers- Python programming for data analysis and data collection automation- Ability to work cross‐functionally- Strong interpersonal and communication skills- Results and deadline-driven- Able to work independently with little direction and multitask- Consummate team player- Takes great pride and ownership in designs
Nice to Have- Master's degree- Experience writing firmware and using associated tools- Experience making RF measurements$100,000 - $144,000 a year
Final salary will be based on the candidate's geographic location, in alignment with VergeSense's Compensation Philosophy. The total compensation package includes equity.
Benefits
• A high-impact role in an emerging industry leader• Competitive compensation and equity• Employer-sponsored medical• Dental and vision insurance (dependent on location)• Open Vacation policy: take time off when you need it
We value people from all walks of life who exhibit kindness, curiosity, discipline, humility, and passion to excel at what they do. If you would like to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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