Head of Electronics

EVONA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company is seeking a Head of Electrical Design in Torrance, CA. In this role, you will lead the electrical design for space communications technology, ensuring reliability and scalability. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience specializing in high-density designs. Join a mission-driven team focusing on high-impact technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in electrical design.
• Expertise in FPGAs, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, and JESD204C.
• Full product lifecycle experience from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical system architecture, covering compute, networking, and power.
• Designing mixed-signal boards for modems, beamformers, and control circuits.
• Managing prototype board bring-up and design verification for high-speed digital and power systems.

Skills

High-density and high-speed design

Schematic capture and PCB layout

Troubleshooting EMI/EMC challenges

Soldering and rework techniques

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants.

A pioneering technology company dedicated to transforming connectivity between Earth and space is looking for a Head of Electrical Design to join their mission-driven team. If you’re passionate about building high-performance electronics that will be deployed globally with real impact, this could be your next step.

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will take ownership of the electrical design for cutting-edge space communications technology, leading projects from initial concept through to production. You will drive the architecture and development of digital compute systems and power electronics, ensuring products are known for their reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading electrical system architecture, covering compute, networking, and power
• Designing mixed-signal boards for modems, beamformers, and control circuits
• Managing prototype board bring-up and design verification for high-speed digital and power systems
• Troubleshooting at both system and production levels
• Collaborating with RF, antenna, and FPGA engineers to optimise performance across the entire product suite

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of professional experience in electrical design
• Expertise in high-density and high-speed design (including FPGAs, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, and JESD204C)
• Strong skills in schematic capture and PCB layout
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC challenges
• Familiarity with PCB materials and stack-up development
• Comfort with soldering and rework techniques
• Full product lifecycle experience from concept through to production

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a fast-paced environment where your designs have immediate, visible impact. The team prioritises excellent engineering and is committed to building technology that connects people and unlocks new possibilities.

Location

Onsite with some flexibility (please enquire for details)

Interested in Learning More?

If you’re ready to help shape the future of space communications, apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space
• Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology