Electrical Systems Engineer

ChromoLogic LLC; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ChromoLogic LLC in Monrovia, CA, seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer to architect embedded systems, develop firmware, and bring hardware from concept to production.

You'll design multi-layer PCBs with Altium, KiCad or Eagle, write production-grade C/C++ firmware, and bring up hardware using lab test equipment. Collaboration across hardware and software teams is essential to deliver robust, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded electronic systems.
• Proven experience in both hardware and firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience designing and routing multi-layer PCBs.
• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, soldering, rework, and electrical debugging.
• Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Experience with industry-standard debugging and test equipment.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex embedded systems and design electronic hardware from concept through production.
• Create schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts using Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
• Develop, debug, and maintain production-quality firmware in C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based architectures.
• Design and implement solutions for microcontroller platforms including ARM Cortex, STM32, AVR, and PIC.
• Build, assemble, solder, wire, and rework functional prototypes in a lab environment.
• Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and system validation with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, signal generators.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Hardware design

PCB layout

Lab debugging

Firmware development

Digital/Analog electronics

Education

Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

JTAG/SWD

Job description

Build the Future. From Circuit to Code.

Are you the kind of engineer who enjoys designing a PCB in the morning, debugging firmware in the afternoon, and assembling a prototype before heading home? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can own an entire product from concept to deployment? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Systems Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role for an engineer who is equally comfortable architecting embedded systems, writing low-level firmware, and bringing hardware to life on the lab bench. You'll play a critical role in transforming ideas into robust, manufacturable products that solve real-world challenges.

ChromoLogic LLC (www.chromologic.com) is a world-class innovation center with advanced scientific research and development in the medical, aerospace and security markets.

What You'll Do

• Architect complex embedded systems and design electronic hardware from concept through production
• Create schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts using tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle
• Develop, debug, and maintain production-quality firmware in C/C++ utilizing bare-metal and RTOS-based architectures
• Design and implement solutions for microcontroller platforms including ARM Cortex, STM32, AVR, and PIC
• Build, assemble, solder, wire, and rework functional prototypes in a laboratory environment
• Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and system validation using:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • JTAG/SWD debuggers
  • Signal generators and test equipment
• Integrate and validate communication interfaces including BLE, CAN Bus, SPI, I²C, UART, USB
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-performance solutions
• Optimize component selection, PCB real estate, manufacturability, reliability, and bill of materials (BOM) costs
• Support prototype testing, production ramp-up, and manufacturing transition activities
• Investigate and solve complex system-level challenges involving electronics, embedded software, sensors, and optics

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded electronic systems
• Proven experience in both hardware and firmware development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience designing and routing multi-layer PCBs
• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, soldering, rework, and electrical debugging
• Solid understanding of digital and analog electronics
• Experience with industry-standard debugging and test equipment
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols and interfaces

Why You'll Love This Role

This is not a narrow, siloed engineering position. You'll have the opportunity to work across the full technology stack, from system architecture and PCB design to firmware development, hands-on prototyping, and product deployment. If you enjoy building things, solving tough technical challenges, and seeing your designs come to life, you'll thrive here.

Join us and help create next-generation embedded systems that push the boundaries of innovation.