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Lead Electrical Engineer

San Jose, California - USARemoteFull-time$144k2026-07-13 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Designing new hardware, validating, debugging, and bringing consumer electronics products to mass production.

Role type

Lead Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)

Builds

Consumer electronics products for global markets

Domain

Consumer Electronics / Hardware Engineering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Electrical engineering, electronics product design process, simulation tools (Cadence, ANSYS), high-end diagnostic equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, EMI receiver, VNA), global compliance standards (FCC, CE, KC), computational modeling (ANSYS HFSS, CST, FEKO), high-speed interface standards (USB, HDMI, PCIe), cable EMC testing

Preferred skills

Pilot build support, cost-effective mitigation strategy development

Technologies

Cadence Sigirity, ANSYS, CST Studio Suite, FEKO, Oscilloscope, Soldering machine, Power supply

Responsibilities

Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using CAD software; Perform EMC testing (Radiated/Conducted Emissions, Immunity, ESD); Identify root causes of design and compliance failures; Utilize simulation tools to identify risk areas; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors on concept outlines.

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship