Lead Electrical Engineer

TRL11, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401k

Health plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Unlimited PTO

Stock options

Job summary

TRL11, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design high‑reliability electronics for space and aerospace applications.

You will develop PCBs for camera systems and spacecraft, and lead design cycles to ensure robust performance in extreme environments. The role focuses on radiation‑tolerant designs, MIL‑STD‑461G qualification, HDL/Verilog work, FPGA implementation, and close collaboration with imaging system teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in EE incl PCB design; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience designing electronics for space/aerospace hardware.
• Completed multiple design cycles on high-reliability electronics.
• Strong high-speed digital design and signal integrity.
• Thermal derating and MTBF analyses experience.
• Familiar with MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016.
• US Person status and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design PCBs and PCBAs for camera systems, edge recorders, and spacecraft electromechanical systems.
• Lead multiple design cycles for high‑reliability electronics, ensuring robust performance.
• Perform sneak circuit analysis, thermal derating analysis, radiation tolerance, and MTBF analyses.
• Develop electronics per qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate imaging systems and CMOS sensors.
• Contribute to high-speed signal design and support low-voltage power design as needed.
• Drive innovation in radiation-tolerant electronics and imaging system development.
• Contribute to FPGA implementation and programming.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed digital design

Signal integrity

MTBF analysis

Thermal derating

Radiation-tolerant electronics

FPGA implementation

Verilog / VHSIC

CMOS sensors

Space hardware experience

US Person status

Travel willingness

Altium Designer

Power design (low-voltage)

HDL programming

Imaging systems integration

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

TRL11, Inc. is a venture-backed startup at the forefront of advanced video and imaging technology for space and defense/aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, our team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in extreme environments. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-reliability electronics for mission-critical systems, directly impacting the success of our products in space and aerospace applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) for camera systems, edge recorders, and spacecraft electromechanical systems

• Lead multiple design cycles for high-reliability electronics, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments

• Perform sneak circuit analysis, thermal derating analysis, radiation tolerance assessments, and MTBF analysis to meet stringent reliability standards

• Develop electronics in accordance with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate imaging systems and CMOS sensors into product designs

• Contribute to high-speed signal design and support low-voltage power design as needed

• Drive innovation in radiation-tolerant electronics and advanced imaging system development

• Contribution to projects including FPGA implementation and programming

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience including PCB design, preferred 10+ years of experience

• Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace/defense hardware

• Completed multiple design cycles on high-reliability electronics systems

• High-speed digital design experience (signal integrity / high-speed interfaces)

• Experience performing thermal derating analysis and MTBF analysis

• Familiarity with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)

• US Person status (e.g., US citizen or permanent resident)

• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Low-voltage power design experience

• Hands-on PCB CAD experience with Altium Designer

• Development experience with CMOS sensors and imaging systems

• Experience developing or qualifying radiation-tolerant electronics

• Experience programming in HDL's such as Verilog or VHSIC

• Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it

• Competitive salary of $120,000-200,000, 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.