Principal Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)
$160,000–$300,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$160,000–$300,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeTechnologySmall
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeSmallTechnology
Job Summary
Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems for autonomous metal 3D printing factory systems using a first-principles approach. Lead technical direction, drive electrical architecture, and manage the full lifecycle from schematic capture through manufacturing and testing. Perform hands-on debugging with custom instrumentation and model circuit designs for performance analysis. Act as a system owner responsible for architectural decisions and ensuring a continuous rate of innovation across complex electromechanical projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline
- 15+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware
- Broad electrical engineering background; well versed in electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems
- Experience operating as a technical lead and system owner, responsible for architectural decisions, execution quality, and technical accountability across the full lifecycle
- Full-time onsite presence (five days a week)
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering
- Experience with heterogeneous compute environments, including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs across performance, latency, and system complexity
- Experience with sensors, high speed cameras/imaging systems, and similar physical telemetry systems
- Experience with embedded microcontroller design and firmware
- Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics
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