Lead Electrical / Electronics Engineer

TRL11; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

401k

Health care plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Unlimited Paid Time Off

On-site facilities and meals

Job summary

TRL11 in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer to design and implement advanced camera systems, video edge processors, storage, and networking for our Space Aware Video Software Suite. You will lead hardware development from concept to production, collaborating with software, mechanical, and product teams. Requirements include a B.S.

or M.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, 5–10+ years hands-on experience with video or camera technologies, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (advanced degrees preferred).
• 5–10+ years hands-on development experience in video/camera technologies.
• Knowledge of video recording systems, image sensors, and related components preferred (nice to have).
• Experience with aerospace/military or spaceflight standards preferred.
• Fluency with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Cadence).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of video camera, compute, and storage systems and related components.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and product teams to define video system requirements.
• Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for camera subsystems; ensure quality and standards compliance.
• Research emerging camera technologies and trends; stay ahead of industry developments.
• Troubleshoot development and production issues; assist test engineers with verification.

Skills

Video/camera tech

Embedded systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Leadership

Debugging & testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

TRL11 is a venture backed deep tech / defence tech startup bringing cutting-edge video technology to Aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we are seeking highly passionate, skilled and experienced Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineers with a focus on cutting edge camera / edge processing technology, to join our team. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced camera systems, video edge processors / storage systems, networking equipment, etc. to support our patent pending Space Aware Video Software Suite. Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Human Space Exploration and US National Security.

This is a completely on-site job.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of video- camera, compute, and storage systems and related electronic components, including image sensors, image processors, high speed persistent memory devices, high speed digital busses, inter connectivity incl. physical layers, connectors, harnesses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers, to define video system's requirements and specifications
• Perform detailed block diagram, circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout for camera subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Research and stay up to date with emerging camera technologies and trends
• Troubleshoot and debug issues during development, and production
• Assist Test Engineers to develop and execute test plans to verify imaging / storage system performance, image quality, and reliability
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers to ensure the timely and cost-effective production of video systems, while maintaining quality standards
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in camera technology, compute capabilities, industry standards, and best practices, actively contributing to the innovation and improvement of our products

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, more advanced degrees are preferred
• 5-10+ years demonstrable experience as hands on development engineer with a specialization in video or camera technologies
• Strong knowledge of video recording systems, digital camera systems, image sensors, and related components preferred (nice to have)
• Experience with design or testing for aerospace systems to military or spaceflight standards preferred
• Fluency in concept design, circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as MIPI, SLVS, USB, Ethernet, and HDMI
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug high speed, and complex electronic systems, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and software-hardware integration
• Leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• A track record of successfully delivering video related projects to market, on time, and within budget

Benefits

• Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it
• Base salary $130- $220k, depending on experience
• Bonus, 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity
• Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure