Electrical Engineer, Generalist
$129,000–$171,000 year
On-site · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead full-lifecycle PCB/CCA/PCBA design from architectural definition through fabrication and integration for mission-critical hardware. Validate and debug complex systems with simulations (SI/PI, thermal), prototyping, and thorough testing; develop detailed test plans and fixtures for hardware validation and qualification. Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to optimize for manufacturability (DFM/DFT). Drive hardware innovation and continuously improve solutions. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 3+ years of relevant experience; eligible to obtain/maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance; travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience in full-lifecycle hardware design
- Extensive experience with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro) for schematic capture, layout, routing, and fabrication outputs
- Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles, signal/power integrity, analog, mixed-signal and power delivery circuits
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers)
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Willingness to travel on various roles within teams
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