ElectronicElectrical Engineer

Voltify; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Voltify is seeking a skilled Electronic/Electrical Engineer in Fullerton, California, to design and implement systems for our innovative battery electric locomotive. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with high voltage DC systems, PCB layout tools like KiCAD, and expertise in communication protocols. This hands-on role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to sustainable rail technology while working in a dynamic startup atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical/electronic system design (automotive, marine, industrial, or rail preferred).
• Hands-on experience with high voltage DC systems (1500V+).
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system design and architecture for a battery electric locomotive.
• Partner with production engineering to optimise designs for manufacturing.
• Implement robust communication protocols including CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic system design

High voltage DC systems

Schematic capture and PCB layout

Communication protocols (CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus, I2C, SPI)

Embedded systems and controller integration

Wire harness design

EMC/EMI mitigation techniques

Basic Linux experience

Tools

KiCAD

STM32

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Electronic/Electrical Engineer to collaborate on the design of our battery electric locomotive. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the full electrical system lifecycle—from design and integration to testing and production optimisation.

We want a driven, fast-paced self-learner who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and isn't afraid to take on technical challenges in a rapidly growing company.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of rail technology while building a generational multi-billion dollar company.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate on system design and architecture for a battery electric locomotive
• Partner with production engineering to optimise designs for manufacturing (DFM)
• Develop schematic designs and low-speed PCB layouts for control systems
• Design wire harnesses and cable routing for high-reliability applications
• Implement robust communication protocols including CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus, and board-level protocols (I2C, SPI)
• Design controllers and embedded systems for harsh industrial/automotive/locomotive environments
• Conduct system and subsystem electrical testing, including automated test development
• Integrate embedded systems and controllers with mechanical and software teams
• Implement EMC mitigation strategies for high-voltage DC systems
• Support embedded software integration and Linux-based system configurations
• Ensure electrical safety in high-voltage DC environments (up to 1500V+)

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in electrical/electronic system design (automotive, marine, industrial, or rail preferred)
• Hands-on experience with high voltage DC systems (1500V+)
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools – we use KiCAD
• Experience with communication protocols: CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus, I2C, SPI
• Understanding of embedded systems and controller integration – we use STM32
• Familiarity with design techniques for harsh environments (vibration, temperature, EMC/EMI)
• Basic Linux experience and comfort with automated testing concepts
• Knowledge of wire harness design and routing principles
• Experience with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques
• Nice to have: Safety-critical system design experience (ISO 26262, EN 50126/8/9, or similar)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure startup environments
• Proactive self-starter who can execute with minimal supervision
• Passion for clean energy and sustainable transportation
• Bonus: Experience with battery electric vehicles, BMS systems, or locomotive/rail applications
• Bonus: Experience with EN 50155 compliant devices, or familiarity with the standard.
• Bonus 2: Loves trains