Senior Electrical Engineer

Formlabs; Somerville, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Parental leave

Sabbatical

On-site parking

Daily lunches

Professional development

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and build production electronics, including circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded firmware, across prototypes to deployment.

You will design sensing and motion systems, apply a data-driven approach, and mentor other engineers while contributing to the full product lifecycle from research to field support.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience designing production-ready electronics.
• Portfolio demonstrating electronics and firmware capabilities.
• Ability to support design choices with data and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes and production electronics, including circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded firmware.
• Design sensing and motion systems from scratch when off-the-shelf options fail.
• Apply a scientific approach: run experiments, collect data, and make informed design decisions.
• Grow into owning system-level architecture and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

Electronics design

Circuit design

Firmware development

Data-driven engineering

Prototyping

Tools

Embedded Linux

Python tooling

PCB design

Microcontrollers

EMC testing / analysis

Job description

**Department:** Hardware Engineering**Location:** Somerville, MA**About Formlabs:**At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.Electrical engineering at Formlabs bridges the gap between the analog and digital worlds. If you love to design and build boards from the ground up, develop firmware to control complex electromechanical systems, and produce elegant solutions to real-world problems, we want you as a **Senior Electrical Engineer.****The Job:*** Design and build prototypes and production electronic systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware development, bring up and validation* Design sensing and motion systems from scratch when off the shelf options have been proven unsuitable* Apply a scientific approach to engineering design problems by creating experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and making informed decisions* Grow into owning system-level architecture and mentoring other engineers**You:*** Have a minimum of 3 years of experience designing production-ready electronics* Can share a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience* Are able to support your design choices with data* Are comfortable with code as well as with circuits: electrical engineers at Formlabs often get involved with bare-metal microcontroller firmware, embedded Linux, Python tooling development, and other software-related tasks* Are hands-on and interested in supporting your designs throughout the product lifecycle, from early research to debugging field failures**Bonus Skills:*** Experience with line-voltage or high-power electronics* Experience with signal processing and/or digital feedback control systems* Experience debugging signal integrity and EMC issues**Our Perks & Benefits:*** Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs* Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)* 401K matching and access to financial advisors* Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)* Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)* Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it* Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits* Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats* Regular sponsored professional development opportunities* Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community* And of course... unlimited 3D prints*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.***Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.** Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.**Compensation**Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.The annual base pay range for this role is:$125,000 - $200,000 USD