Lead Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Hardware

Atoms; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Equity

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to anchor our autonomous transport initiatives in San Francisco. The role involves owning electrical architecture for autonomous vehicles and requires strong PCB design and embedded systems experience.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive hardware development and ensure safe, responsive operations. This position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and unlimited flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading complex electrical engineering projects.
• Strong experience with multi‑layer PCB design and high-speed signaling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical architecture for next‑generation autonomous vehicles.
• Analyze and document vehicle-specific communication protocols.
• Design and implement custom circuit boards for electronic vehicle operation.
• Support hardware testing processes and troubleshooting at deployment sites.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Automotive communication protocols

Hardware testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Atoms is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to anchor our autonomous transport initiatives in San Francisco. The role involves owning electrical architecture for autonomous vehicles and requires strong PCB design and embedded systems experience.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive hardware development and ensure safe, responsive operations. This position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and unlimited flexible time off.