Lead Electrical Engineer (PCB Design - $260k)

Attis; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A cutting-edge startup in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and test advanced electronic systems for autonomy and defense applications. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of PCB design experience. You will collaborate with teams to develop systems that integrate sensors and power electronics, offering a competitive salary of $200k-$260k, along with equity and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and testing, including internships.
• Familiarity with power systems, analog circuits, and EMI-sensitive designs.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test electrical systems for advanced hardware.
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Conduct lab testing, debugging, and hardware validation.

Skills

PCB design

Power electronics

Analog circuits

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

Hyperlynx

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer (PCB Design - $260k)

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Lead Electrical Engineer (PCB/Power Systems), LA, $200,000 - $260,000 + Equity + Healthcare

A cutting‑edge startup at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defense technology is seeking an Electrical Engineer (PCB/Power Systems) to help build next‑generation hardware for autonomous maritime systems. This role offers the chance to work on mission‑critical projects that combine electronics, sensors, and AI‑driven analytics to deliver real‑time situational awareness in challenging environments.

Role Overview

You will:

• Design, prototype, and test electrical systems for advanced sensing and communication hardware.
• Develop custom PCBs and power electronics for ruggedized, high‑reliability applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate optical and sensor components.

Key Responsibilities

• Support schematic capture and PCB layout using industry‑standard EDA tools (Altium, LTSpice, Hyperlynx).
• Assist in selection and integration of power electronics systems (solar input, battery systems, regulators).
• Aid in development of analog front‑ends, including ADCs and signal conditioning circuits.
• Participate in design and testing of optical sensing assemblies (alignment and calibration).
• Conduct lab testing, debugging, and hardware validation; maintain detailed documentation.
• Help transition designs from prototype to production‑ready form.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and testing (inc. internships).
• Familiarity with power systems, analog circuits, and EMI‑sensitive designs.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers is a plus.
• $200,000 - $260,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Equity package
• Comprehensive healthcare and flexible vacation policy

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Maritime Transportation

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