Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually
Description: We are seeking a Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Team as an integral contributor to our RF-based Counter-UAS platforms. The ideal candidate will drive development, integration, and testing of advanced technologies while supporting our transition from development to production.
This role requires a strong electrical engineering background with demonstrated expertise in hardware production, late-stage development, postproduction diagnostics, and rework of sensitive electronics. You will contribute significantly to ongoing R&D initiatives and continuous performance improvement of our C-UAS effectors, including developing comprehensive test plans, conducting data measurements and collection, and participating in hands-on field and laboratory test & evaluation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, hands-on support for product manufacturing across multiple programs and product lines
- Test and troubleshoot hardware systems through the analysis of hardware schematics, component datasheets, and PCB layout; driving root cause analysis and resolution of process issues, non-conformances, and yield concerns
- Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other precision test equipment for circuit analysis and troubleshooting
- Rework failed PCB assemblies using soldering iron and hot air reflow.
- Maintain and improve existing manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions to support scalable and efficient production
- Coordinate design-for-manufacturability (DFM) efforts with R&D, systems, and hardware engineering teams to ensure seamless development-to-production transitions
- Develop and enhance automated test systems to improve efficiency and reliability
- Conduct hands-on evaluation and validation of system components
- Track and report key production metrics including throughput, cycle time, quality yield, and material availability
- Participate in capital equipment planning and facility layout improvements to support current and future production demands
- Support PM with data tracking and reporting to support SIOP and engineering management calls.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of 8 - 12 years of relevant experience
- Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise
- Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
- Experienced with power electronics, including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
- Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
- Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
- Must have a clean driving record
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