Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Own and maintain the embedded Linux platform (distribution, kernel, bootloader, BSPs, SDK). Perform board bring-up, kernel/device driver development, bootloader and secure boot/update design, runtime libraries and tooling, cross-compile toolchain, and mentor teams on platform best practices.

Develop and maintain flight-critical firmware for UAVs: implement flight modes and control algorithms, port and tune sensors across flight stacks, integrate datalinks and payloads, run bench and flight tests, debug hardware-coupled failures, and write unit/integration tests with SITL/HITL support.

As an FPV Evangelist, you will build and maintain FPV programs, create curriculum, teach workshops, and design FPV tracks for racing events.

Lead design and operation of an enterprise cybersecurity program: architect detection and response, manage Defender XDR/SIEM/MDR and endpoints, run incident response and forensics, perform audits, vulnerability assessments and pen tests, enforce NIST/ITAR controls, automate security workflows, and develop change control and security awareness programs.

Design, build, and deploy manufacturing automation solutions (fixtures, assembly systems, test stations) to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency. Integrate hardware and software (PLCs, vision, robotics), perform ROI and bottleneck analysis, support NPI-to-production transitions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Design, Quality, and Software teams to enable scalable production.

Design, build, and deploy manufacturing automation equipment and test systems to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency. Lead automation from concept through production, integrate hardware/software, support NPI transitions, perform ROI and process capability analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale production.

Lead and build the electrical design assurance function: define worst-case circuit analysis, derating, DFMEA, and formal EV/DV verification; plan and execute EV/DV campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMC/EMI, power quality); design and build HIL stations, test fixtures, and automated data acquisition; partner with NPI and production to ensure DFT and transfer of verification into manufacturing; hire and develop engineering staff.

Lead strategic technical recruiting for senior hardware engineering roles, sourcing and evaluating top-tier candidates, partnering with engineering leaders to shape hiring strategy, and building data-driven recruiting processes to scale a defense-focused hardware team.

Lead and grow the Ground Software engineering team building operator-facing Ground Control Station software across desktop and rugged platforms. Own architecture, reliability, release cadence, low-latency video and telemetry pipelines, multi-vehicle workflows, C2 integration, test strategy, and engineering quality practices (code review, testing, CI/CD).

Take end-to-end ownership of electronics hardware design and verification for unmanned systems. Perform worst-case circuit analysis, author and execute verification plans, lead board bring-up and integration, coordinate environmental and EMI/EMC qualification, support FMEA and derating, and contribute to schematic capture and production qualification.