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
Similar Jobs
.png)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
