Electrical Engineer

About the company

Our client is an aerospace and technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a small engineering group as its first dedicated electrical engineer, taking ownership of an onboard computer for an upcoming flight program. You will also contribute to the electronics design for a later, larger system, splitting your time between the lab bench and collaboration with outside manufacturing partners.

What you'll do

- Own the design of the onboard flight computer, with delivery in the first 90 days as the top priority.

- Prototype on the bench, bring up new boards and troubleshoot problems in the lab alongside engineering leadership.

- Collaborate with external manufacturers on the electronics and compute hardware for a larger production system.

- Help guide decisions about high-speed data links between processors and evaluate optical alternatives.

- Develop low-level code and supporting software for the payload as the need arises.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Solid grounding in high-speed digital design, including signal and power integrity.

- Hands-on experience taking custom boards or system boards from schematic capture through high-speed layout, bring-up and debugging.

- At least 1 year at a high-growth startup, with exposure to building things from zero.

- A degree in electrical or computer engineering, or comparable practical experience.

- Ability to work on-site five days a week in Los Angeles, CA.

- Open to any level, from a promising new graduate to a veteran with 10+ years of experience.

Bonus points

- Prior work at the silicon level on processors, accelerators or large custom chips.

- A track record of working closely with outside electronics manufacturers.

- Familiarity with optical networking or related data-communication technologies.

- Background at well-known aerospace, semiconductor or hardware companies.

- Exposure to hardware built for harsh environments such as spaceflight.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 120,000 to 220,000 per year

- Equity

- Health, dental and vision coverage

- Flexible time off

- Relocation support

Location and work model

- Los Angeles, CA, United States

- On-site, 5 days per week in office

- Full-time