Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Hardware & RF Lead

CHIRP Robotics Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIRP Robotics is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong hardware focus to lead design of electrical systems, PCBs, and high‑speed signal integrity analysis in Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will drive concept through implementation, combining firmware development with mechanical integration.

You will oversee timing closure, layout constraints, and system integration, work with ARM and Arduino platforms, and use CAD tools (Altium Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems or related field.
• Strong problem solving and ability to work in a small team environment.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Experience in designing, building and deploying highly embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including PCB schematics, layout, and system integration.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work with SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet protocols and perform debugging of hardware and firmware.
• Oversee project scheduling, system design reviews, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate on mechanical-electrical integration including SMT and assembly.
• Develop firmware for ARM-based systems and Arduino platforms using C++.

Skills

Embedded systems

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Firmware development

Timing closure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

CHIRP Robotics is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong hardware focus to lead design of electrical systems, PCBs, and high‑speed signal integrity analysis in Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will drive concept through implementation, combining firmware development with mechanical integration.

You will oversee timing closure, layout constraints, and system integration, work with ARM and Arduino platforms, and use CAD tools (Altium Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation,