Senior Electrical Engineer - Defense AI Electronics

Energy Jobline ZR; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision fully paid by;

Three weeks vacation

Automatic 401K contribution of 5%

Educational assistance

Job summary

OKSI is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead hardware design for rugged, AI-integrated electronics for defense and environmental science applications, with ownership of hardware design and mentorship of junior engineers.

You will drive design of mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and sensor interfaces, ensuring low-power, high-reliability solutions and close collaboration with software teams for hardware/firmware communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of low-power design, sensor integration, and signal conditioning.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, IPC-610, ISO, ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Ability to manage engineering tasks independently and drive results across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in lab testing and debugging using industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces.
• Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for rugged, space-constrained applications; define electrical requirements and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets.
• Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms, working closely with software teams on hardware/firmware communication.
• Own electrical design workstreams within multidisciplinary projects from requirements through release; provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
• Serve as a key contributor in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies.
• Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts (thermal, vibration, environmental testing); conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability (DFM); help resolve production issues and manage obsolescence/lifecycle planning.

Skills

Low-power design

Sensor integration

Signal conditioning

Independent task management

Lab testing

EMC/EMI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

OKSI is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead hardware design for rugged, AI-integrated electronics for defense and environmental science applications, with ownership of hardware design and mentorship of junior engineers.

You will drive design of mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and sensor interfaces, ensuring low-power, high-reliability solutions and close collaboration with software teams for hardware/firmware communication.