Senior electrical engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA

Pay: $120,000 - $170,000 Job Duration: Direct Hire Job Opportunity REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to travel 70% Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Licensed Professional Engineer in California 10+ Years Electrical Engineering experience in Commercial or Industrial facilities and equipment Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, NEC, NFPA, etc.), concepts, and principles Strong written and oral communication skills 1+ years Field experience NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of multiple types of construction Knowledge of estimating electrical equipment designs and installations Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable Existing Client base and business development experience is a strong plus JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The Engineer will conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis for electrical equipment and/or mechanical equipment and processes through construction knowledge and engineering principles. Electrical equipment types include, but are not limited to: low, medium and high voltage switchgear, panelboards and transformers, data and communication systems, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, electrical appliances, etc. Facilities types include power generating and distribution systems, commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings and infrastructure assets, and residential properties. Responsibilities and Duties include: Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to electrical systems and equipment as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Utilize building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses. · Evaluate design drawings and documentation. Provide electrical support for the fire origin and cause consultants/engineers to determine electrical causes of fires, a plus. Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports. Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget. Retention and development of client relationships. Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

As an ASIC Design Engineer you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance processor and SoC technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities Microarchitecture Development & Specification: Drive the process from early high-level architectural exploration and research through detailed microarchitecture definition and specification. RTL Design & Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and refine RTL implementations to achieve power, performance, area, and timing objectives. Design Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver physical designs that meet timing, area, power, reliability, and testability goals. Validation: Support verification teams in building test benches, performing simulations, and ensuring functional and performance correctness. Performance Analysis: Explore high-performance architectural strategies and validate RTL correlation with target performance metrics. Requirements Strong understanding of microprocessor or SoC design, with 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following domains: High-performance cache controllers (pipeline design, hazard detection, parity/ECC, coherency and replacement policies) Coherent on-chip interconnects/fabrics for high-performance SoCs, including control structure design Proficiency in SystemVerilog Hands-on experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools Solid grasp of logic design principles and their timing/power implications Familiarity with low-power and high-performance microarchitecture techniques Experience programming in C or C++

Minimum Qualifications •Track record of 'first-pass success' in ASIC development cycles. •Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. •8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in System Verilog/UVM methodology •Experience in one or more of the following areas along with functional verification-SV Assertions, Formal, Emulation. •Experience in EDA tools and scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell) used to build tools and flows for verification environments. Preferred Qualifications •Experience verifying GPU/CPU designs. •Experience in development of UVM based verification environments from scratch. •Experience with Design verification of Data-center applications like Video, AI/ML and Networking designs. •Experience with revision control systems like Mercurial(Hg), Git or SVN. •Experience with IP or integration verification of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, Ethernet. •Experience working across and building relationships with cross-functional design, model and emulation teams. Key Responsibilities: •Define and implement SoC verification plans, build verification test benches to enable sub-system/SoC level verification. •Develop functional tests based on verification test plan. •Drive Design Verification to closure based on defined verification metrics on test plan, functional and code coverage. •Debug, root-cause and resolve functional failures in the design, partnering with the Design team. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Design, Model, Emulation and Silicon validation teams towards ensuring the highest design quality. •Develop and drive continuous Design Verification improvements using the latest verification methodologies, tools and technologies from the industry.

We are looking for candidates with most recent hands-on experience in formal verification. Required Skills: Minimum of 3yrs experience (most recent experience in formal verification) & NOT looking for anyone with more than 10yrs. Hands-on System Verilog Assertion coding for formal setups Hands-on experience with equivalence checking, C & RTL model checking and feature verification setups in Formal Exposure to VC Formal or Jasper Gold tool Most recent experience in Formal verification

As a Contract - Formal Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for developing formal constraints, checks, and cover properties to new and existing design blocks towards verifying sequential equivalence for clock gating logic & so, verifying design features using assertions and verifying datapath equivalence of C and RTL models. You will diagnose formal failures and work closely with RTL designers to update formal setup or RTL code. GPU designs provide a wealth of technical challenges in memory hierarchy, parallel processing units, and complex mathematical units. This is a challenging and rewarding position where you will learn cutting-edge design and verification techniques from an exceptionally talented team, and where your contributions will make a visible impact to the end product. • Develop formal verification setup using System Verilog modules and Assertions • Run formal verification checks, analyze the results, and debug any issues. • Develop and enhance constraints, checks, and cover points to achieve verification quality. • Verify GPU design blocks using formal verification approaches like sequential equivalence checking, property-based feature verification and datapath verification using C models. • Hands-on experience in developing formal based datapath verification setups using RTL & C Models • Hands-on experience in developing formal property-based feature verification setups • In-depth expertise on proof depth and convergence analysis for formal setups • Root cause formal failures to identify design or test setup issues. • Analyze and deploy formal convergence techniques like abstraction, blackboxing and design reductions. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, architecture, and software teams, to ensure that verification efforts are aligned with project goals and requirements. • Participate in the development and improvement of verification methodologies, tools, and flows to increase efficiency and effectiveness of verification efforts. • Adhere to project execution and planning approaches using Confluence, JIRA and relevant techniques. • Create and maintain documentation for formal verification test plans, convergence reports, complexity analysis reports and results. • Responsible in driving formal verification tasks & report to project verification leads as required Skills And Qualifications • BSEE, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of experience o Masters or Ph.D. degree preferred • Good understanding of CPU and/or GPU design architecture • Strong experience or exposure to System Verilog (SV) and System Verilog Assertion (SVA) coding skills is required • Experience in developing formal verification setups is a must • Experience in developing constrained random testbenches is preferred • Experience with formal verification tools such as VC Formal, Jasper Gold, or Questa Formal • Experience working in a Linux environment • Excellent communication skills and be able to work with cross-functional teams to execute verification plan

We are looking for a junior, motivated and talented problem solver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and assembling electrical and mechanical components into devices. They will also help design and manufacture our product, organize the lab and work with suppliers as needed. They should be able to make quality assurance checks in order to keep the product standard high. Responsibilities Evaluate electrical products and systems by designing testing methods Organize lab Test finished products and system capabilities Keep necessary equipment operational Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Have knowledge of sensors, mechanical parts and electronic boards Can solder electrical components on PCB Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills Strong written and verbal communication

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer 4 Work Schedule: On-site Rate: $71, Based on experience. Responsibilities: Designs electrical parts, modules and subsystems to support the design of whole systems. Responsible for the complete design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost and scheduling, conducting various hand-on testing and analysis, such as circuit, timing, thermal/cooling, electrical loads; conceptual and detailed design using design tools (i.e. OrCAD, PSpice, etc...), detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing. These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as ME, OE, SW, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level. Develops the required supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and service manuals. Works closely with and manages suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved. Addresses and resolves product issues thru the product phases. Has strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Minimum B.S. in electrical engineering 5 years experience Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience Area of Expertise Electromechanical No 2 Area of Expertise Schematic Capture No 1 Areas of Expertise Circuit Design No 1 Areas of Expertise Electrical Troubleshooting No 1 Technical Skills Circuit Failure Mode Analysis No 1 Technical Skills Electrical Testing No 1 Technical Skills Schematic Development No 1 About Maxonic: Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients. Interested in Applying? Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Lavanya Dommeti (********************* / *************** for more details.

My client is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of advanced mixed-signal electronics used in high-precision navigation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting, and be capable of taking ownership of sub-systems from concept through verification. This role is in Concord CA and requires candidate to be ONSITE 5 days a week. Key Responsibilities: Design and analyze analog and digital circuits for precision data acquisition and control systems. Develop schematics, support PCB layout, and validate performance through lab testing. Conduct simulations and worst-case analyses to verify compliance with requirements. Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration. Participate in design reviews and assist in resolving design and production issues. Support documentation, test procedures, and design verification reports. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. 2-5 years of experience in circuit design, testing, and product development. Proficiency with schematic and PCB design tools (Altium, or CAD, or equivalent). Solid understanding of analog/digital fundamentals, signal integrity, and power distribution. Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with FPGA, MCU, or embedded system interfaces. Experience with SPICE, Simulink, or MATLAB for analysis and modeling. Exposure to MIL-STD or aerospace/defense hardware requirements. Knowledge in sensor systems, inertial navigation, or precision instrumentation. Salary is 85,000-125,000 based on experience. Benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, 16 PTO days, and 10 Company-paid holidays.

Domain: Embedded Hardware, PCB Design, FPGA, High-Speed Systems, EMI/EMC Experience: 10+ years San Jose, CA Based - Lead end-to-end hardware development for FPGA/SoC-based systems, including architecture, schematic design, PCB review, board bring-up, debugging, compliance testing, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Hardware Design: Architecture, schematic capture, PCB review, documentation System Integration: High-speed board bring-up, signal/power integrity troubleshooting Testing & Compliance: DVT/PVT, EMI/EMC design, certification coordination Vendor Interface: PCB fabrication, assembly, procurement Sustenance: RMA debugging, redesign for compliance Collaboration: Work with firmware, mechanical, and test teams Technical Skills: Tools: Allegro, Altium, Interfaces: USB, BLE, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe Lab Expertise: Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Signal Generators Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electronics/Communication (or related), strong debugging and documentation skills

Must have skills High-speed digital board design 25G+ SerDes Microprocessor-based reference design High-speed optics (10-25G+) FPGA / PCIe / Retimers / PHY components Hardware debugging (oscilloscope, analyzer, VNA) ======= High-Speed Hardware Design Engineer We are seeking a skilled High-Speed Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge digital boards and systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces, optics, and advanced debugging tools. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-speed digital boards from concept to production. Work with 25G+ SerDes, high-speed optics (10-25G+), and microprocessor-based reference designs. Integrate and validate high-speed components including FPGAs, PHYs, Retimers, PCIe switches, and POLs. Perform hardware bring-up, signal integrity validation, and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, VNAs, and logic analyzers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system performance. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Perl, Python, or similar languages. Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience in high-speed board design and debugging. Strong understanding of networking hardware and terminology. Proficiency in lab instrumentation and test setup.

A leading IP recruiting firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced patent attorney with expertise in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts. Candidates should ideally have a BS degree in electrical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a large docket effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with clients from various industries and advance your career in intellectual property. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Strong understanding of FPGA design principles and architectures. • Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM verification methodology. • Experience with industry-standard verification tools (e.g., QuestaSim, Synopsys VCS). • Knowledge of code coverage and functional coverage analysis. • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Requirements • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Experience in FPGA verification. • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl). • Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., VHDL, Verilog).

Happiest Minds, the Mindful IT Company, applies agile methodologies to enable digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experience, business efficiency and actionable insights. We leverage a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as: Big Data Analytics, AI & Cognitive Computing, Internet of Things, Cloud, Security, SDN-NFV, RPA, Blockchain, etc. Positioned as Born Digital . Born Agile , our capabilities spans across product engineering, digital business solutions, infrastructure management and security services. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, edutech, e-commerce, banking, insurance, hi-tech, engineering R&D, manufacturing, automotive and travel/transportation/hospitality. Headquartered in Bangalore, India; Happiest Minds has operations in USA, UK, The Netherlands, Australia and Middle East. Job Description: 10 to 15 years of relevant experience as a Hardware design and test engineer. Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or equivalent. Excellent problem-solving/ debugging skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication. Active involvement in all phases of an embedded product development (Requirement Analysis, Design, Implementation, Prototyping, Documentation and Testing) Should be an expert in selecting components meeting cost, functionality, performance, regulatory and non-functional requirements such as long-term availability, size etc. Independently develop micro-controller and micro-processor-based designs with peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, storage, Ethernet PHYs etc Experience in/Knowledge of interfaces such as DDR3/4/5, PCIe Gen4 or higher, SATA, USB3.0/4.0, Ethernet, Display interfaces, Audio interfaces, SPI, I2C etc Proficient in developing Schematics using Cadence OrCAD tool Should be able to prepare the PCB layout guidelines and review the PCB layout using Cadence Allegro tool Experience in designing multi-layer PCBs considering EMI/EMC and signal integrity aspects Perform board bring-up tests, functional tests, and DVT Experience with hardware testing and debugging tools (e.g., Power Supply, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, Logic analysers etc). Good to have: Conduct pre-compliance screening tests for EMI/EMC/Safety etc at third party labs Perform reliability analysis such DFMEA, MTBF prediction, HALT testing, ESS testing etc Experience in high-speed designs (interfaces such as PCIe Gen 5/6, USB4.x, DDR5, 10G/100G Ethernet etc) Signal Integrity testing, compliance testing

As an Engineering Technician, you'll assemble and maintain test systems, support vehicle engineering tests, and collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure high-quality results. Responsibilities Wiring, low voltage (12v) Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment to minimize downtime. Assemble mechanical structures and prototype wiring per documentation. Perform light fabrication using machining, shop, and hand tools. Document faults, maintenance, and upgrades. Support vehicle tests such as powertrain durability, endurance, transmission abuse, and environmental systems. Transport vehicles and equipment; assist with test prep and driving on tracks and public roads. Communicate issues and provide feedback on equipment and test performance. Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow safety regulations. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on technical/wiring experience. Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills. Ability to lift 45 lbs and use hand tools. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with electrical harnesses and cable connections. Familiarity with hazardous material handling. Knowledge of CAN/LIN protocols. Experience with Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence. Background in vehicle systems-especially electric vehicles-or robotics. Experience with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and thermal systems. Rate: $35-$40/hr

As an ASIC Design Engineer you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance processor and SoC technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities Microarchitecture Development & Specification: Drive the process from early high-level architectural exploration and research through detailed microarchitecture definition and specification. RTL Design & Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and refine RTL implementations to achieve power, performance, area, and timing objectives. Design Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver physical designs that meet timing, area, power, reliability, and testability goals. Validation: Support verification teams in building test benches, performing simulations, and ensuring functional and performance correctness. Performance Analysis: Explore high-performance architectural strategies and validate RTL correlation with target performance metrics. Requirements Strong understanding of microprocessor or SoC design, with 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following domains: High-performance cache controllers (pipeline design, hazard detection, parity/ECC, coherency and replacement policies) Coherent on-chip interconnects/fabrics for high-performance SoCs, including control structure design Proficiency in SystemVerilog Hands-on experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools Solid grasp of logic design principles and their timing/power implications Familiarity with low-power and high-performance microarchitecture techniques Experience programming in C or C++

Job Requirements are as below: Architect block and full-chip verification environments using HVLs and constrained random techniques for SOCs with embedded CPUs and mixed signal interfaces. Requires UVM, System Verilog, SVA Develop test plans and coverage metrics from specifications and write block and chip-level tests in C,SV,UVM Debug RTL and Gate simulations and work with design engineers to verify fixes. Write diagnostics for validation of FPGA prototype (pre-tapeout) and ASIC. Replicate silicon bugs in simulation environments and validate fixes or SW workarounds. Convert verification tests to test patterns and assist Test Engineers on ATE vector bringup. Evaluate latest verification methodologies and develop scripts etc. to automate verification flows.

Requirements Patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the electrical arts (e.g., circuit design, medical devices, and consumer devices) A BS degree in electrical engineering is preferred, although candidates with other degrees will be considered Legal, industry, and/or academic experience in electrical engineering, particularly with machine learning, cloud computing/networking, wireless communications, cryptography, information security, robotics or distributed ledger is desirable Active bar admission in state where practicing Registered to practice before the USPTO Strong time management and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to take ownership for, and efficiently manage, a large docket including meeting internal and external deadlines Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs, including international organizations Strong work ethic and commitment to being responsive to client needs Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated ability working independently Summary Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter. We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity. Confidentiality At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a junior, motivated and talented problem solver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and assembling electrical and mechanical components into devices. They will also help design and manufacture our product, organize the lab and work with suppliers as needed. They should be able to make quality assurance checks in order to keep the product standard high. Responsibilities Evaluate electrical products and systems by designing testing methods Organize lab Test finished products and system capabilities Keep necessary equipment operational Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Have knowledge of sensors, mechanical parts and electronic boards Can solder electrical components on PCB Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills Strong written and verbal communication

We are looking for a junior, motivated and talented problem solver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and assembling electrical and mechanical components into devices. They will also help design and manufacture our product, organize the lab and work with suppliers as needed. They should be able to make quality assurance checks in order to keep the product standard high. Responsibilities Evaluate electrical products and systems by designing testing methods Organize lab Test finished products and system capabilities Keep necessary equipment operational Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Have knowledge of sensors, mechanical parts and electronic boards Can solder electrical components on PCB Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills Strong written and verbal communication