Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Firestorm is building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to execute complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs and collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality hardware outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Shape, support, and design electrical systems and subsystems for new products and components. Conduct PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the system
- Design high density interconnect (HDI) boards and flexible/flex-rigid circuits for space- and weight-constrained applications
- Ability to build electromechanical subsystems for testing and validation
- Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems
- Apply best practices in PCB design for manufacturability, reliability, and performance
- Interpret and apply IPC standards, PCB material properties, and stack-up requirements
- Design PCBs involving power electronics, RF, high-speed digital, and analog circuits
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle
- Interface directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to drive high-quality outcomes
- Manage project timelines, track deliverables, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle
- Ensure all designs meet quality and schedule commitments
- Clearly document technical decisions and present layout reviews to internal stakeholders
- Perform other duties as required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred, or equivalent experience
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
- 7+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering capacity
- Experience with conducting PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and/or integration with the system
- Experience with schematic capture of electrical circuit design software
- Experience with RF systems and analog designs
- Knowledge of high voltage DC power systems
- Familiarity with power architecture and high-speed digital design
- Experiencing reading and interpreting designs/schematics
- Hands-on experience working with battery-powered products
- Experience working with suppliers and managing relations
- Experience with advanced battery management systems and energy harvesting technologies
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Experience with Altium
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and standards in the defense sector
- Familiarity with reliability testing and validation methodologies
- Background in aerospace
Benefits
- We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Company Overview
Firestorm develops modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed for military applications. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.launchfirestorm.com.