Lead Electrical Engineer Verified today
TRL 11 is a venture-backed startup developing advanced video and imaging technology for space and defense/aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we design high-reliability electronics for mission-critical systems.
Key responsibilities
- Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) for camera systems, edge recorders, and spacecraft electromechanical systems
- Lead multiple design cycles for high-reliability electronics, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments
- Perform sneak circuit analysis, thermal derating analysis, radiation tolerance assessments, and MTBF analysis to meet stringent reliability standards
- Develop electronics in accordance with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate imaging systems and CMOS sensors into product designs
- Contribute to high-speed signal design and support low-voltage power design as needed
- Drive innovation in radiation-tolerant electronics and advanced imaging system development
- Contribute to projects including FPGA implementation and programming
Required qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience including PCB design (10+ years preferred)
- Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace/defense hardware
- Completed multiple design cycles on high-reliability electronics systems
- High-speed digital design experience (signal integrity and high-speed interfaces)
- Experience performing thermal derating analysis and MTBF analysis
- Familiarity with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
- US Person status (US citizen or permanent resident)
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
Preferred qualifications
- Low-voltage power design experience
- Hands-on PCB CAD experience with Altium Designer
- Development experience with CMOS sensors and imaging systems
- Experience developing or qualifying radiation-tolerant electronics
- Experience programming in HDLs such as Verilog or VHSIC
Compensation and benefits
- Salary: $130,000-$220,000, depending on experience
- Bonus and 401(k)
- Health care plan (medical, dental, vision)
- Unlimited paid time off (with prior approval) for vacation, sick leave, public holidays, maternity, paternity
- Possible stock option plan participation, based on performance and tenure