Lead Electrical Engineer

TRL11; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401k

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Possible Stock Option Plan participation

Job summary

TRL11 in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and deliver high-reliability electronics for space and aerospace applications. You will lead design cycles, perform necessary analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate within a fast-paced startup culture. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000-$200,000 based on experience, health care plan, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience including PCB design.
• Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace/defense hardware.
• Completed multiple design cycles on high‑reliability electronics systems.

Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) for camera systems and spacecraft.
• Lead multiple design cycles for high-reliability electronics.
• Perform thermal derating analysis and radiation tolerance assessments.

Skills

PCB design

Electrical engineering experience

High‑reliability electronics

High‑speed digital design

Thermal derating analysis

MTBF analysis

Qualification standards familiarity

US Person status

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

TRL11, Inc. is a venture‑backed startup at the forefront of advanced video and imaging technology for space and defense/aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, our team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in extreme environments. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high‑reliability electronics for mission‑critical systems, directly impacting the success of our products in space and aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) for camera systems, edge recorders, and spacecraft electromechanical systems
• Lead multiple design cycles for high‑reliability electronics, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments
• Perform sneak circuit analysis, thermal derating analysis, radiation tolerance assessments, and MTBF analysis to meet stringent reliability standards
• Develop electronics in accordance with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate imaging systems and CMOS sensors into product designs
• Contribute to high‑speed signal design and support low‑voltage power design as needed
• Drive innovation in radiation‑tolerant electronics and advanced imaging system development
• Contribution to projects including FPGA implementation and programming

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience including PCB design
• Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace/defense hardware
• Completed multiple design cycles on high‑reliability electronics systems
• High‑speed digital design experience (signal integrity / high‑speed interfaces)
• Experience performing thermal derating analysis and MTBF analysis
• Familiarity with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
• US Person status (e.g., US citizen or permanent resident)
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Low‑voltage power design experience
• Hands‑on PCB CAD experience with Altium Designer
• Development experience with CMOS sensors and imaging systems
• Experience developing or qualifying radiation‑tolerant electronics
• Experience programming in HDL's such as Verilog or VHSIC

Benefits

• Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you’ll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it
• Competitive salary of $120,000-$200,000, depending on experience
• Bonus, 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity
• Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure