Senior Electrical Engineer

Cyngn; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Company 401(k)

Flexible vacation policy

Paid Parental Leave

Monthly meal and tech allowances

Job summary

Cyngn Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Mountain View, California, focused on system-level electrical design for AI-defined vehicle platforms. The role includes managing electrical architecture from concept to mass production.

Candidates should possess 5–8 years of experience in electrical engineering and strong skills in PCB design and wiring harness development. The position offers health benefits, flexible vacation, and competitive salary between $160,000 - $170,000.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience in production hardware development.
• Strong generalist background across multiple areas of electrical engineering.
• Proven expertise with PCB design and DFM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive system‑level electrical architecture across subsystems.
• Design and deliver PCBAs and wiring harnesses from concept to production.
• Perform schematic capture and documentation using Altium Designer.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

Wiring harness design

System integration

Communication protocols

Functional safety

Documentation skills

Tools

Altium Designer

Rapid Harness

Arena PLM

Job description

About this role

Cyngn is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in system-level electrical design and a proven record of delivering reliable, production-ready solutions. This is a hands‑on generalist role, ideal for someone who can confidently move between PCB design, harness development, system integration, and documentation—while understanding the broader system architecture. You will lead and execute key aspects of the electrical architecture for our AI‑defined vehicle platforms, from concept through mass production. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure clean, robust, and scalable electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive system‑level electrical architecture, defining electrical needs, interface points, and integration strategies across subsystems
• Design and deliver PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and complete system schematics from concept to production
• Perform schematic capture, layout, and documentation using Altium Designer
• Develop and document wiring harness designs using Rapid Harness, ensuring signal integrity, topology control, and manufacturability
• Work with high‑speed interfaces (>1 Gbps) and communication protocols, including I2C, I3C, I2S, GMSL, MIPI‑CSI2, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, SSI, and various analog layers
• Use structured risk management tools such as NUDD and FMEA to identify and mitigate design risks early
• Define and execute Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs) for electrical validation, qualification, and production release
• Apply best practices for battery‑powered EV architectures, including EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing
• Manage and release documentation through Arena PLM, ensuring configuration control and traceability
• Translate system requirements into actionable design deliverables and manage schedule commitments
• Diagnose and resolve complex, cross‑disciplinary issues involving electrical, mechanical, and communication subsystems
• Ensure designs meet Functional Safety considerations aligned with standards such as ISO‑26262 or IEC‑60335

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience in production hardware development
• Strong generalist background across multiple areas of electrical engineering (PCB, harness, system integration)
• Proven expertise with PCB design, including schematic capture, layout, and DFM best practices
• Experience with wiring harness design, particularly using Rapid Harness or similar tools
• Familiarity with Arena PLM or equivalent systems for configuration and release management
• Working knowledge of functional safety design principles and relevant standards (ISO‑26262, IEC‑60335)
• Experience working with high‑speed digital interfaces and multiple communication protocols
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance testing and design considerations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to own designs end‑to‑end—from architecture through production release

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in‑office employees and fully‑stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

$160,000 - $170,000 a year