Electrical Architect
$122,000–$250,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Torrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the electrical architecture and system-level design for high-speed digital communication systems, defining how RF, mixed-signal designs, and complex multi-layer PCBs integrate. Define system-level architecture for multi-gigabit networking and complex digital power trees, driving system trades that shape architecture decisions across the product. Set technical direction and review schematic capture, layout, and bring-up across digital systems including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and their associated peripherals. Collaborate across hardware and software teams with RF, antenna, FPGA, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance and overall design. Guide prototype testing and performance assessment in the lab and in the field, focusing on system-level root cause and risk analysis. Partner with production teams to ensure the overall system architecture supports testable and manufacturable products integrated in-house. This role requires a Top Secret Security Clearance and willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of professional experience in electrical design, including experience operating at the system or architecture level
- Proficient in high-density/high-speed design (including FPGAs, high speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, networking, JESD204C)
- Proficient in schematic capture and good PCB layout design
- Experience with troubleshooting EMI/EMC, either conducted or radiated
- Knowledge of PCB materials and developing board stack-up definition
- Experience with full product lifecycle (concept through production), including owning architecture-level decisions across that lifecycle
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience designing high-speed mixed-signal electronics and complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- or processor-based systems
- Strong expertise in high-speed interfaces and networking technologies such as multi-gigabit SerDes, DDR, JESD204B/C, and 10/100G Ethernet
- Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, PCB stack-up definition, and high-performance board layout practices
- Proven experience leading hardware development from architecture and prototype bring-up through validation, manufacturing, and production ramp
- Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware systems using advanced lab instrumentation and driving root-cause analysis across board and system levels
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and make sound engineering tradeoffs in fast-paced development environments
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