Staff Electrical Engineering Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineering Lead to drive electrical development across our wearable hardware platform. You will own electrical decisions, lead a team of engineers, and guide hardware programs toward higher performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years’ experience in analog, digital, power, and mixed‑signal design, and strong ECAD skills (Altium).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering across product development and/or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, power systems, and mixed-signal design.
• Proven ability to deliver hardware at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers and driving technical execution through others.
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred) and strong lab/debug skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and ongoing mentorship.
• Act as technical lead across one or more hardware programs, balancing hands-on execution with strategic guidance.
• Architect, design, and validate low-power, low-noise, mixed-signal electronics in highly integrated and miniaturized form factors.
• Drive electrical initiatives including product performance optimization, design for manufacturing, reliability enhancements, cost reduction, and second-sourcing.
• Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust system integration and scalable production.
• Own electrical development across the product lifecycle.
• Lead root cause investigations for field and production issues and implement validated electrical solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support builds, define test strategies, and improve yield across global production lines.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Power systems

Mixed-signal

Altium

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

At the company, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. the company empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

the company is hiring for a Staff Electrical Engineering Lead to lead electrical development efforts across our wearable hardware platform. This role will drive the development of current and next-generation products while also advancing performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of electrical systems at scale. You will operate at the intersection of electrical design and electrical system architecture while owning critical electrical decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and ongoing mentorship.
• Act as technical lead across one or more hardware programs, balancing hands-on execution with strategic guidance.
• Architect, design, and validate low-power, low-noise, mixed-signal electronics in highly integrated and miniaturized form factors.
• Drive electrical initiatives including product performance optimization, design for manufacturing, reliability enhancements, cost reduction, and second-sourcing.
• Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust system integration and scalable production.
• Own electrical development across the product lifecycle.
• Lead root cause investigations for field and production issues and implement validated electrical solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support builds, define test strategies, and improve yield across global production lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering across product development and/or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, power systems, and mixed-signal design.
• Proven ability to deliver hardware at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers and driving technical execution through others.
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred) and strong lab/debug skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

This role is based in the the company office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates inE-verifyto determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The the company compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At the company, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of the company and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000 - $215,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.