CareerPlan

Senior Electrical Engineer

Los AngelesFull-time$155k–$200k2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Own electrical hardware from circuit design through PCB design, bring-up, integration, and test for space and defense programs.

Role type

Senior IC electrical engineer (hardware)

Builds

Digital and analog circuit designs, PCBAs, and integrated hardware systems

Domain

Aerospace/Defense hardware engineering

Required skills

Digital circuit design, Analog circuit design, PCB layout, Schematic capture, Hardware debugging, Root-cause analysis, Cross-functional leadership, Technical decision making, ECAD tools (Altium), Lab equipment operation

Preferred skills

Power electronics, RF, FPGA-based systems, High-speed digital, Motor control, Early-stage startup experience

Technologies

Altium, ECAD tools, Standard electrical lab equipment

Responsibilities

Design and debug PCBAs from schematic to layout; Lead technical decisions in specialized electrical domains; Drive cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams; Perform root-cause investigations on hardware failures; Make trade-offs across performance, reliability, and cost.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC