Embedded Electrical Engineer
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $160,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-04
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and test PCBs for critical new flight and ground systems.
- Develop firmware for initial bringup of new boards and custom testing of existing boards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve pressing issues on existing hardware.
- Conduct comprehensive bench and environmental testing to validate electrical systems under extreme conditions.
- Work closely with mechanical engineers for proper integration of structural PCBs and custom 3D parts.
- Support flight operations with troubleshooting of deployed hardware via real-time telemetry.
- Coordinate PCBA manufacturing for both R&D and production.
Job Requirements
- Strong fundamentals in embedded circuit and system design.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
- Proficiency with reading schematics and datasheets.
- Familiarity with embedded firmware development (C/C++).
- Familiarity with common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).
- Experience with PCB layout and design tools (Altium preferred).
- Comfort with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
