Electrical Engineer II

Jobtailor

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to design, prototype, and test embedded electronics for rugged environments powering AI-enabled platforms and environmental instrumentation.

You will lead design from requirements through validation and documentation, integrate processors and FPGAs, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and work with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
2-3 years of experience in complex board design, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience in product development with outsource design partners.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCAD).
Experience with embedded microcontrollers, sensors, power systems and interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
Strong lab test methods and tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers).
Effective communication and ability to work independently and in a team.
Background in automotive, EV, AV, aerospace, or space industries.
Familiarity with guidance and navigation technologies or inertial sensors.
Experience with optics and multispectral imaging systems.
MIL-STD or DO-160 EMC design and test experience.
Knowledge of programmable logic design, or signal/power integrity design.
Low-level firmware experience, bring-up and testing.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC, thermal constraints, rugged hardware design.
Must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and test circuit boards, sensor interfaces, and embedded system electronics
Lead assigned tasks from requirements through validation and documentation
Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, and AI modules into low-power, compact form factors
Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to meet overall system requirements
Interface with suppliers and manufacturers on component selection, prototyping, and manufacturability
Develop and run test procedures for functional validation, EMI compliance, thermal performance, and reliability
Troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools
Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and design documentation according to IPC, MIL-STD, and ISO standards
Support hardware integration, testing, and debugging during lab evaluations and field deployments, including customer demonstrations
Design and develop advanced electronics systems for AI-powered platforms and environmental instrumentation serving military and commercial applications

Skills

Circuit Board Design

Embedded System Electronics

Schematic Capture and PCB Layout

Testing and Troubleshooting

ITAR Compliance

Low-Level Firmware Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCAD

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Design, prototype, and test circuit boards, sensor interfaces, and embedded system electronics
Lead assigned tasks from requirements through validation and documentation
Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, and AI modules into low-power, compact form factors
Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to meet overall system requirements
Interface with suppliers and manufacturers on component selection, prototyping, and manufacturability
Develop and run test procedures for functional validation, EMI compliance, thermal performance, and reliability
Troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools
Create and maintain schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and design documentation according to IPC, MIL-STD, and ISO standards
Support hardware integration, testing, and debugging during lab evaluations and field deployments, including customer demonstrations
Design and develop advanced electronics systems for AI-powered platforms and environmental instrumentation serving military and commercial applications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
2-3 years of experience in complex board design, testing, and troubleshooting
Experience in product development, including work with outsource design and development partners
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD)
Experience with embedded microcontrollers, sensors, power systems, and interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
Strong understanding of lab test methods and tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers)
Effective communication and ability to work independently and in a team
Background in automotive, EV, AV, aerospace, or space industries
Familiarity with guidance and navigation technologies, or inertial/magnetic sensors
Experience with optics and multispectral digital imaging systems
MIL-STD or DO-160 EMC design and test experience
Knowledge of programmable logic design, or signal/power integrity design
Low-level firmware experience, particularly for bring-up and testing
Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, thermal constraints, and rugged hardware design
Must meet ITAR requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in circuit board design, embedded systems, and testing methodologies, with a strong focus on compliance with IPC, MIL-STD, and ISO standards. Proficient in collaborating across engineering disciplines to develop advanced electronics systems for military and commercial applications.

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