THE COMPANY:

At PAX Labs we strive to enhance people’s lives through exceptional cannabis experiences. Our curated set of pure full flavor pods and award-winning devices make enjoying cannabis simple and safe. For more than a decade, we have created next-generation devices that deliver enduring quality and wellness benefits through innovations in design and technology, and remain trusted by millions of consumers nationwide. Our standards allow for the safest vaporization of cannabis on the market. We are passionate about increasing well-being and joy through the power of cannabis, and we are committed to advancing opportunity through supporting social justice, access and equity in the industry.

We are incredibly excited about the tremendous growth of the cannabis industry, inspired every day by how cannabis can change lives, and fortunate for our leading position in the space. Our culture is focused on putting the consumer first, making an impact together, and also having fun along the way!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, PAX is looking for a Manager of Embedded Systems (EE/HW) to lead the group responsible for design, engineering, debug, and validation of PAX hardware products.

This role is responsible for leading and developing modular embedded system architectures that are highly reusable and scalable across our product portfolio. This role will immediately manage a small group of Electrical and Hardware engineers. We need this role to be hands-on and highly technical - it’s a great opportunity to combine what you love about engineering with what you love about multiplying your skillset and coaching and managing others.

• Lead the development and design of electronic systems, including hardware and firmware, for cannabis hardware products
• Lead and manage a team of hardware and electrical engineers in the design, development, and production of our cannabis hardware products.  Manage, grow, and coach direct reports on technical issues and interactions, ensuring a psychologically safe and trusting environment to enable high degrees of collaboration
• Oversee the development and maintenance of engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and software source code
• Drive performance validation of internally and externally developed products.  This includes developing internal tools/fixtures needed to validate performance and reliability of products, core technologies, and batteries 
• Drive best practices, rigorous design execution, to deliver innovative and high performing designs on schedule
• Heavy collaboration with cross functional product and engineering teams.
• Collaborate on embedded or PC-level software tools to control PCB test fixtures and development tools.
• Create/execute verification and validation protocols.
• Follow PAX Labs’ design control and documentation procedures

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in consumer products and/or other product development
• Deep knowledge of electronic hardware and firmware design, including PCB design, schematic capture, and programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
• Strong track record of shipping products and managing them through their entire life cycle
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have seen multiple product cycles from start to finish and shipping consumer hardware at high volume.
• Be a creative problem solver and make data-driven decisions.  
• Have experience working with development partners in a JDM style engagement
• Be hyper organized and you won’t hesitate to fix something that’s disorganized or broken. 
• Have a natural tendency to identify inefficiencies and take action to resolve them.
• Effectively lead and influence others, driving decisions cross-functionally across the org that enable your team or deliver on the best technical solution for the company.  
• Practice servant leadership and realize it’s your first responsibility to unblock the team so they can move forward, while also focusing on coaching and mentoring them along the way.  
• Have a passion for the cannabis industry and experience working with cannabis-related products is preferred

Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

 PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation, equity & bi-annual performance reviews
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO policy 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program for discounted PAX devices
• Weekly catered lunch, endless snacks and beverages
• Dog Friendly HQ in the Mission District of San Francisco
• Employee Assistance Program including access to online legal support

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits below, this role has a pay range between $175,000-205,000 and equity. The pay range represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience, geographic location, and relevant education/training.

PAX VALUES

Put Consumers First - We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.

Build a Community - We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.

Innovate with Passion - We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 

Be the Solution and Collaborate - We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.

Lead with Humility and Transparency - We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs's mission is to transition the world’s billion adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes, eliminate their use, and combat underage usage of our products. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Internal Tools team builds the infrastructure that Juul’s hardware and firmware programs run on. This includes test automation frameworks, CI pipelines, aerosol science instruments, electromechanical fixtures, and the software that ties it all together. We’re a small team of generalists who own projects from first principles to final handoff and work directly with the engineers who depend on what we build. If you’re equally comfortable writing a Python test harness and assembling a precision fixture, you’ll fit right in.

Expectations

• Work cross-functionally with Firmware, Product Design, Chemistry, and Regulatory teams to translate program needs into reliable, well-documented tooling.
• Design and develop test systems and automation tooling. This includes software frameworks, electromechanical fixtures, and instrumentation.
• Contribute to the team’s CI/firmware testing infrastructure by developing modular, maintainable test platform components in close collaboration with the firmware engineering team.
• Own projects end-to-end. Capture requirements and drive system architecture through fabrication, software integration, validation, and handoff to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify gaps, flag risks early, and propose solutions without waiting to be directed.
• Consistently produce clear, thorough documentation that enables peers and stakeholders to self-serve and build on your work.
• Actively leverage AI coding assistants and LLMs as a first-order productivity multiplier for code generation, debugging, documentation, data analysis, and design iteration.

What Ramp-up Looks Like     

• Within 90 days: Ramped on active Tier 1 projects and making meaningful independent contributions to at least one deliverable.
• Within 6 months: Fully own and deliver at least one project from concept through deployment, with stakeholder sign-off.
• Beyond: Consistently supporting and delivering tools and fixtures adopted and relied upon by cross-functional teams.

Team Snapshot

• Small team, real ownership. You won't just be assigned a slice of someone else's project; you'll own yours from kickoff to deployment, with the trust and visibility that comes with it.
• Broad by design. The work spans mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, instrumentation, and software. You're expected to be useful across all of them.
• What you build, people use. Firmware engineers, aerosol scientists, and regulatory teams depend on this team's output. You'll always know exactly who you're building for and why it matters.
• AI-first, for real. Between test data, automation pipelines, and embedded tooling, there's no shortage of places to apply it. We're actively building that culture and this hire will help drive it.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in mechatronics, hardware/electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Strong EE fundamentals: circuit design, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout and review (Altium preferred, or equivalent), embedded microcontrollers, sensors, and analog/digital instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Rust or other systems-level programming languages; the team is actively moving toward Rust-based tooling.
• Proficiency in Python (or equivalent) for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis scripting.
• Proven experience designing and building automated test fixtures or custom electromechanical systems.
• Strong systems-level thinking: able to decompose complex problems, design across the full stack, and reason clearly about failure modes and edge cases.
• Currently and actively using AI tools (coding assistants, LLMs) as a core part of your daily engineering workflow.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong documentation discipline; comfortable working directly with non-engineering stakeholders.

How to Stand Out

• Experience in consumer electronics, vapor/aerosol science instrumentation, or factory test environments.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Fusion 360, Onshape, or equivalent) for fixture and enclosure design.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, NI DAQ, or similar instrumentation frameworks.
• Experience with IoT architectures or embedded Linux control systems.
• Background in precision mechanics, vacuum systems, or optical/analytical instrumentation.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field required; Master’s degree a plus.
• No specific certifications required; equivalent work experience demonstrating cross-disciplinary competency will be considered in lieu of degree.

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision, disability, and life insurance, plus family support, wellness, legal, and employee assistance program benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Plus biannual discretionary performance bonuses

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Juul Labs also complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Juul Labs in the US.

We are looking for an Antenna Design Engineer to join our hardware team in San Diego or San Francisco. This  person will be working with a multidisciplinary team developing our future product development efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Design, simulate, and optimize antennas for low-power wearable devices, including multi-band solutions.
• Build prototypes quickly and effectively to evaluate design concepts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to integrate antennas into highly constrained form factors.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO) and validate designs with bench and OTA measurements.
• Conduct over-the-air (OTA) performance testing and troubleshooting in collaboration with test engineering teams.
  Drive root cause analysis and design iteration for antenna performance issues in prototypes and production units.
• Work with suppliers, CM partners, and manufacturing teams to ensure antenna performance is maintained throughout production.
• Document design processes, results, and performance metrics for internal knowledge sharing and regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date on emerging materials, methods, and technologies in miniature antenna design.
• Travel to support prototype builds in both Asia, Europe, and North America: ~15-20% of time yearly

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 7+ years  experience in antenna design, preferably for compact consumer electronics, wearables or IoT devices.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, or FEKO.
  Experience with antenna measurement tools (e.g., vector network analyzers, OTA chambers).
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, matching networks, and PCB layout considerations for antennas.
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of Industry Standards and Regulatory Requirements: Be familiar with industry standards and regulations related to wireless communication, such as those from the FCC, ETSI, or ITU.
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Preferred:

• Experience designing antennas for wearable or ultra-compact devices.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, UWB, GPS, and multi-band antenna solutions.
• Knowledge of SAR compliance and RF regulatory requirements.
  Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
  
  

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1: $198,000 - $233,000
• Region 2: $180,000 - $212,000

Summary

At Cala we’re working to free people from the burden of chronic disease. We began by creating the first non-invasive prescription therapy for essential tremor. After years of careful fine-tuning and improvements, we released Cala kIQ - our most sophisticated therapy yet. Our products have empowered thousands of people to get back to their lives with confidence and ease.

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a key driver in the design, development, and testing of our revolutionary neuromodulation therapy devices. You will work on projects from early-stage prototyping all the way through manufacturing at scale, ensuring Cala’s products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and usability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design Leadership: Lead mechanical design and reviews, managing complex schedules and technical requirements throughout the development process.
• Prototyping & Testing: Design high-fidelity prototypes to facilitate usability studies and requirements characterization.
• Verification & Validation: Define comprehensive testing plans, develop custom test methods and fixtures, and lead final product mechanical verification activities.
• Lifecycle Management: Support design control documentation and lead engineering change orders (ECOs) to maintain product documentation and integrity.
• Manufacturing & Sustaining: Drive manufacturing transfers and partner with production teams to identify, propose, and implement continuous improvements.
• Quality Compliance: Diagnose, document, and support Cala’s Quality Management System, including any NCMRs and CAPAs related to mechanical design.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support product development in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment, exemplified by:

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on electromechanical systems and early clinical study support.
• Practical Experience: Has taken a Class II medical device all the way from initial design through FDA 510k approval and transfer to manufacturing for commercialization. Experience with wearables or high-touch consumer electronics design a plus.
• Manufacturing Fluency: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) mindset, including knowledge of diverse processes including: plastic injection molding, silicone molding, machining, PCB fabrication/assembly, and 3D printing. Experience working with Contract Manufacturing partners to smoothly transfer development activity into production environment.
• Advanced CAD: Expert-level SolidWorks skills, specifically with complex surfacing, manufacturability, and tolerancing.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device standards, such as IEC 60601-1 (safety/essential performance) and ISO 10993 (biocompatibility).
• Quality & Rigor: Demonstrated experience with medical device phase-gate development, risk analysis, design control practices, and root cause analysis.
• Analytical Skills: GD&T, proficiency in statistical analysis (such as DOE) to inform design decisions and verification results.
• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join our fast-growing product line and team. In the day-to-day, you will be responsible for driving the EE aspects of the architecture and design of products based on thorough feasibility, design, and cost studies encompassing key component selection, thermals, antenna, etc. We have a tremendous amount of telemetry and access to customers that help guide our design process, and you will work directly with them to design the right product. We run a collaborative process working closely with Product Management, PD, FW, EPM, NPI, and Hardware leadership to make excellent tradeoffs and choices. Throughout this process, you’ll share your expertise with other engineers. The US and Taiwan EE teams are supported by the Supply Chain team, laboratories, JDM design resources, and a growing supply base. You will work closely with these internal and external partners to achieve our objectives.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in our San Francisco, CA office and two days working remotely. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time and proximity to an international airport. Relocation assistance will be provided for this role. We are open to candidates residing in the U.S. who are willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Ship successful products at scale (high volume).
• Conduct research: Stay informed of the latest silicon possibilities from all the top semiconductor companies. 
• Be an architect: Evaluate system feature tradeoffs and create the system specifications for development with product management and cross-functional engineering teams. 
• Spearhead the development process from prototyping through field validation according to performance, cost and schedule goals.
• Manage: We bolster our internal development team with top JDM companies to design, validate, certify and manufacture quality products, certification labs and other external consultants. 
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of experience shipping high volume hardware programs with ODM and JDM partners.
• Systems design expertise such as chipset/SoC selection, power optimization, antennas/RF, batteries, sensors, PCB design, etc.
• Proven record navigating tradeoffs between design, manufacturability, schedule, and cost.
• Worked on a wide variety of systems for different use cases including automotive, indoor and outdoor industrial areas leveraging low power, wireless (LTE, BLE, WiFi, GPS), embedded AI/ML, imaging, sensors, etc.
• Proven record of system bring up/debug including desense, validation, power, etc.
• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Ability to travel up to 25% when necessary.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive independent work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience with certifications and testing involved with industrial and automotive settings (ISO16750, AECQ100, etc).
• Schematic and layout experience in Altium and Cadence Allegro.
• Systems design expertise with cameras, extreme environmental conditions.
• Experience with design for supply, design for reliability / testing, design for manufacture.

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Avionics Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree, and plan to return to receive their Master's following their Associate role at Astranis.

As an Associate Engineer, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time.

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role

• Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
• Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
• Bring up and debug designs in the lab
• Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
• Assist with low level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems

Requirements

• Have a four-year degree in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree), with plans to pursue a graduate degree following your time at Astranis.
• Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Experience with Python and/or C++
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• US Citizenship or Green Card
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
• Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
• Comfortable with soldering and rework
• Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
• Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design (boost and buck converters)

Avionics Intern (Fall 2026)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

• Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
• Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
• Bring up and debug designs in the lab
• Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
• Assist with low level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Experience with Python and/or C++
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• US Citizenship or Green Card
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
• Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
• Comfortable with soldering and rework
• Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
• Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design (boost and buck converters)

Thermal Engineer

As an Astranis Thermal Engineer, you will design, evaluate and test thermal solutions ranging from electronic chips to full spacecraft thermal vacuum tests.You must have a strong problem-solving background as well as hands-on testing skills. Experience with spacecraft or printed circuit board thermal mitigation are benefits but not required.

Role

• Mature designs through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases using practical passive and active thermal control techniques.
• Support design trades that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule.
• Perform thermal analysis to varying degrees of fidelity (simplified to detailed) on a variety of different types of hardware such as propulsion components, batteries, high powered electronics, RF components, mechanisms, and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Design, evaluate, procure and test thermal solutions such as heaters, heat pipes, thermal interface materials, and surface coatings.
• Develop processes and procedures for integration and assembly which ensure thermal design intent is met. Collaborate with the integration and test team; provide assistance with the installation of thermal hardware as needed.
• Plan and run thermal vacuum testing and verification at the component and spacecraft level.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or physics
• Experience in thermal analysis and thermally-constrained design; computational thermal design experience (finite methods) is not required but highly preferred
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD
• A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Thermal Desktop
• Experience with Electronics Packaging and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design
• Experience building and operating high vacuum systems

PCBA Technician

As a PCBA Technician at Astranis, you'll be working in a fast paced environment supporting avionics, power, and payload systems. You'll be building and testing a wide variety of circuit boards, harnesses, and other test equipment. You'll work on R&D and production systems with the engineering teams, debugging whichever issues show up that day.

Role

• Rework, assemble, and debug printed circuit board assembly's (PCBAs)
• Inspect incoming boards to IPC-610 Class 2/3 standards
• Apply, remove, and rework conformal coating, staking, and other polymeric adhesives
• Lead form components to match engineering footprints and drawings
• Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document future activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
• Electrical rework and soldering skills (0201 components)
• Wire crimping and harness assembly
• Familiarity with precision calibrated tools (calipers, torque wrenches, etc) for enclosure assembly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

• A.S. electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
• J-STD-001 certification
• Experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience working with electrical schematics and PCB design files, especially in Altium
• Experience working with EE bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters)
• Advanced soldering and rework skills (BGA or similar high density packages)

Senior RF Design Engineer

As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and procurement of active RF electronics (frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc) in the RF front end of satellite payloads. You will work closely with other mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineers to achieve overall system requirements in your designs.

Role

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure active and passive RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including; SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, etc.
• Be responsible for hardware designs from requirements definition through manufacturing, bring-up, and qualification testing
• Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
• Specify, procure, and integrate third party vendor hardware
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements

• BS in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
• Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• 6+ years of experience
• Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, amplifier design, noise, linearity, radio architectures, etc
• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
• Proven completion of product from concept to production.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS, etc)
• Experience with PCB design, layout and simulation (Altium or similar)

Bonus

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
• Experience with system in package (SiP), multi-chip modules (MCM), packaged RF hybrids, etc
• Experience developing communications satellite payloads
• Experience designing SSPAs or implementing SSPA-based phased arrays
• Experience with designing high reliability electronics for harsh environments such as space or automotive
• Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
• Experience with Software Defined Radios and associated skillset (mixed signal, high speed digital)
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages used for automating test instruments

Senior PCB Librarian

As a Senior PCB Librarian, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining Astranis’ Altium components library. You will work closely with design engineers, component engineers and supply chain on creating EEE parts in Altium and maintaining an up to date and accurate parts database. You will also be responsible for driving process decisions, automating, and supporting the integration of our Altium library with our PLM software. 

Role

• Create schematic symbols and PCB component footprints according to manufacturer specifications and Astranis standards
• Manage component library and provide input on processes and standards to maintain an accurate and organized library
• Own integration between e-cad library and PLM tool using automated scripting
• Work with design team on creating and reviewing library components and footprints
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with ECAD library management and database knowledge
• Experience creating and validating schematic symbols and footprints in e-cad tools and maintaining library in Altium
• Experience writing scripts and automation
• Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software (Arena preferred)
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351)

Senior Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware Design

As a software defined radio Hardware Engineer at Astranis you will be responsible for the design, qualification, and test of our custom software defined radios. We're looking for professionals who are confident in designing state of the art high speed hardware. If you think of signals in volts, bits, and dB's, this is the role for you! You will work closely with the RTL, Comms, and RF design teams to help design the best possible radio systems for our payload and TTC systems.

Role

• Work with state of the art FPGAs
• Design and test high speed digital SERDES interface
• Characterize and optimize wide bandwidth data converter performance
• Identify devices that satisfy performance requirements
• Design and layout highspeed digital PCBs
• Test and validate full radio signal chain
• Work cross-functionally to Integrate systems into different spacecrafts

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience
• B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Experience with digital communications theory and measurement
• Comfortable working with full RF signal chain
• Experience with RF test equipment(VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator)
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools
• Experience with PCB design
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills

Bonus

• Experience using state of the art wideband programmable data converters
• Experience designing high speed clock trees
• Experience designing systems for high reliability (Aerospace/defense or automotive)
• Familiarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion)
• Experience with Python for measurement automation and data analysis

RF Design Engineer

As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and procurement of active RF electronics (frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc) in the RF front end of satellite payloads. You will work closely with other mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineers to achieve overall system requirements in your designs.

Role

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure active and passive RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including; SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, etc.
• Be responsible for hardware designs from requirements definition through manufacturing, bring-up, and qualification testing
• Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
• Specify, procure, and integrate third party vendor hardware
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements

• BS in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
• Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• 1-6 years of experience
• Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, noise, linearity, radio architectures, etc
• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS, etc)

Bonus

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
• Experience with PCB design, layout and simulation (Altium or similar)
• Experience with system in package (SiP), multi-chip modules (MCM), packaged RF hybrids, etc
• Experience developing communications satellite payloads
• Experience designing SSPAs or implementing SSPA-based phased arrays
• Experience with designing high reliability electronics for harsh environments such as space or automotive
• Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
• Experience with Software Defined Radios and associated skillset (mixed signal, high speed digital)
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages used for automating test instruments

PCB Librarian

As a PCB Librarian, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining Astranis’ Altium components library. You will work closely with design engineers, component engineers and supply chain on creating EEE parts in Altium and maintaining an up to date and accurate parts database. You will also be responsible for driving process decisions, automating, and supporting the integration of our Altium library with our PLM software. 

Role

• Create schematic symbols and PCB component footprints according to manufacturer specifications and Astranis standards
• Manage component library and provide input on processes and standards to maintain an accurate and organized library
• Own integration between e-cad library and PLM tool using automated scripting
• Work with design team on creating and reviewing library components and footprints
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• 1 - 2+ years experience with ECAD library management and database knowledge
• Experience creating and validating schematic symbols and footprints in e-cad tools and maintaining library in Altium
• Experience writing scripts and automation
• Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software (Arena preferred)
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351)

PCBA Manufacturing Engineer 

As a PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, you will work across design engineering, supply-chain, quality, and our manufacturing partners to drive PCBA manufacturing with on time delivery.

Role

• Define manufacturing readiness requirements and lead key milestone reviews to ensure all stakeholder deliverables are complete.
• Work with the Design Engineering team to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges early in product development by enforcing DFM, DFA and DFS principles.
• Drive closure of all operational issues during pre-production builds.
• Investigate failures in production, test, and integration. Identify and mitigate underlying root causes to prevent reoccurrence and foster continuous improvement.
• Deliver manufacturing processes capabilities including equipment capability, quality controls, materials characterization, and workmanship standards.
• Actively monitor the success of products and processes through the production ramp.
• Provide direction to contract manufacturing, suppliers, and engineers to manage quarantine and rework activities. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in PCB/PCBA fabrication facility
• 3+ years supplier quality, manufacturing, or design experience
• Experience in board assembly process and equipment (for example: Stencil print, SPI, pick & place, reflow, AOI, ICT, x-ray inspection).
• Experience leading DFX reviews to deliver design to manufacturability, testability, quality, and reliability standards
• Must be onsite 5 days a week 
• Certified or significantly familiar with IPC-610

Bonus

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in PCBA/PCB supply chain, manufacturing or engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience with industry standard PLM and DFX systems, Mentor/Valor preferred.
• Experience performing Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses.
• Experience with IPC standards for PCB, PCBA, and RFPC fabrication, assembly, and test.
• Experience in Polymeric application, including conformal coating, staking and underfill.

Electrical Engineer

As an electrical engineer on the Avionics team at Astranis, you will be responsible for designing the flight hardware that forms the backbone of our satellite's internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle for your hardware designs and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role

• Design circuits and PCBs for various spacecraft subsystems
• Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems across the spacecraft
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to architecture, design, and execute for satellite avionics
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills
• Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to firmware

Bonus

• Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
• Experience with C, C++, or Python
• Radiation effects knowledge
• Environmental test experience

Avionics Engineer

As an electrical engineer on the Avionics team at Astranis, you will be responsible for designing the flight hardware that forms the backbone of our satellite's internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems. You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle for your hardware designs and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role

• Design circuits and PCBs for various spacecraft subsystems
• Characterize, test, and validate hardware systems across the spacecraft
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to architecture, design, and execute for satellite avionics
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 2+ years experience in PCB/hardware design
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skill
• Experience with debugging circuits with embedded software, from oscilloscope to firmware

Bonus

• Experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
• Experience with C, C++, or Python
• Radiation effects knowledge
• Environmental test experience

About You and The Role  

The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop power electronics focused avionics for our next generation aircraft. We are looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in board level design and an excellent grasp of electronics development, processes, and tools. 

As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Powertrain team, you will be responsible for architecting and designing electronics including motor inverters, power distribution, battery management, fail-safe / safety, and communication and networking systems. These components are at the core of a new unmanned aerial system that will enable Zipline’s impact to expand from 100,000 deliveries a year to 100 million across the globe. In addition, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world class engineers across all disciplines and experience levels. Zipline values personal development highly and encourages an environment of continuous learning and mentorship. 

The Powertrain team encounters many challenges when designing robust systems to provide life-saving service in some of the harshest environments on Earth. At the start of any project, our team plays a vital role in system architecture, designing for performance, reliability, and fault tolerance, while balancing mass and cost. Included in this is the design of an FAA-approved safety system to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and bystanders. Our sophisticated flight systems also require us to build custom solutions with high performance embedded computing and high speed serial buses. To achieve Zipline’s goal of serving anyone anywhere, all aspects of a design must be successful in a wide range of real-world environments. This means that our team is responsible for designs that are robust to broad ambient temperature ranges, can survive challenging waterproofing/ingress constraints, and maintain immunity to RF and ESD threats. These are just some of the many challenges that make us excited to go to work everyday.

What You'll Do  

• Engineer avionics for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation.
• Shape the architecture of Zipline’s next generation product, making impactful design decisions daily, while working with a high level of independence. 
• Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in system, vehicle, and component level design.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in all stages of development, including:
• Architecture: fault tolerance, power, mass, thermals
• Detailed Design: schematic capture, PCB layout, system integration, validation
• Production: quality, failure analysis, manufacturing, cost
• Deployment: troubleshoot field issues, develop rapid mitigations, roll learnings into future design revisions

What You'll Bring 

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience including: circuit analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, packaging, and integration.
• Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as aerospace, transportation, or medical devices.
• Experience with at least some of these desired:
• Hard-switching power converters
• Resonant power converters
• Motor drives
• Voltage, current, and temperature sensing analog front ends
• Simple digital logic
• Basic embedded communications busses (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Higher speed communications (e.g. Ethernet, LVDS)
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced,  collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges to both fellow engineers and non-engineers alike.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be able to work at Zipline’s South San Francisco office.
• Preferred: experience with practical aspects of carrying a design into mass production. This includes optimizing for cost, manufacturability, and yields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with at least some of these desired:
• Hard-switching power converters
• Resonant power converters
• Motor drives
• Voltage, current, and temperature sensing analog front ends
• Simple digital logic
• Basic embedded communications busses (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Higher speed communications (e.g. Ethernet, LVDS)

What Else You Need to Know   

The starting cash range for this role is $150,000 - $215,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About the Role

The Ground Systems team is responsible for developing the components to support the aircraft landing, charging, loading and launching.  We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in EE design and an excellent grasp of electronics development, processes, and tools. In this role, you will develop hardware for our next generation ground systems which involves designing electronics in at least one of the following fields: Microprocessor, high-speed communication, GNSS, brushless DC motor drive, power supply, battery charger and more. 

These components are at the core of enabling autonomous takeoff and landing for our fleet of next generation aircraft and seamless integration with our shipper sites that will enable Zipline’s impact to expand from 100,000 deliveries/year to 100 million across the globe. In addition, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world class engineers across all disciplines and experience levels. Zipline values personal development highly and encourages an environment of continuous learning and mentorship. 

The Ground Systems team encounters many challenges when designing robust systems to provide life-saving service in some of the harshest environments on Earth. At the start of any project, our team plays a vital role in system architecture, designing for performance, reliability, and fault tolerance, while balancing mass and cost. Included in this is the design of an UL compliant system to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and bystanders. Our sophisticated autonomous fleet also requires us to build custom electro-mechanical solutions with high performance embedded computing and high speed communication. To achieve Zipline’s goal of serving anyone anywhere, all aspects of a design must also be successful in a wide range of real-world environments by being robust against environmental, ESD, and EMI threats. These are just some of the many challenges that make us excited to go to work everyday.

What You’ll Do

• Own the electrical design for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation.
• Making impactful design decisions daily, while working with a high level of independence. 
• Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with reliability, mechanical, embedded, and systems engineers in all stages of development, including:
• Concept: System requirement, specification
• Design: Schematic capture, PCB layout, system integration
• Validation: Function and reliability test
• Production: DFM, design drawings, manufacturing, EOL test, certification
• Deployment: Troubleshoot field issues, develop rapid mitigations, roll learnings into future design revision
• Travel occasionally to support supplier and manufacturer visit, product deployment, and field validation

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hardware design experience at business including: Electronics circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, packaging, integration, validation and transitioning a product to production.
• Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as energy, transportation, or medical devices.
• Design experience with mixed-signal PCB, high-speed digital PCB, microprocessor,  ethernet, power electronics, and motor drive.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, SPICE, etc.)
• Strong lab skills and familiarity with test equipment like oscilloscope, digital multimeter, power analyzer, LCR meter, function generator, spectrum analyzer, etc
• Design experience with UL safety requirements and EMC requirements preferred
• Design experience with embedded programming in Linux system is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role  

The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop power electronics focused avionics for our next generation aircraft. We are looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in board level design and an excellent grasp of electronics development, processes, and tools. 

As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Powertrain team, you will be responsible for architecting and designing electronics including motor inverters, power distribution, battery management, fail-safe / safety, and communication and networking systems. These components are at the core of a new unmanned aerial system that will enable Zipline’s impact to expand from 100,000 deliveries a year to 100 million across the globe. In addition, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world class engineers across all disciplines and experience levels. Zipline values personal development highly and encourages an environment of continuous learning and mentorship. 

The Powertrain team encounters many challenges when designing robust systems to provide life-saving service in some of the harshest environments on Earth. At the start of any project, our team plays a vital role in system architecture, designing for performance, reliability, and fault tolerance, while balancing mass and cost. Included in this is the design of an FAA-approved safety system to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and bystanders. Our sophisticated flight systems also require us to build custom solutions with high performance embedded computing and high speed serial buses. To achieve Zipline’s goal of serving anyone anywhere, all aspects of a design must be successful in a wide range of real-world environments. This means that our team is responsible for designs that are robust to broad ambient temperature ranges, can survive challenging waterproofing/ingress constraints, and maintain immunity to RF and ESD threats. These are just some of the many challenges that make us excited to go to work everyday.

What You'll Do  

• Engineer avionics for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation.
• Shape the architecture of Zipline’s next generation product, making impactful design decisions daily, while working with a high level of independence. 
• Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in system, vehicle, and component level design.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in all stages of development, including:
• Architecture: fault tolerance, power, mass, thermals
• Detailed Design: schematic capture, PCB layout, system integration, validation
• Production: quality, failure analysis, manufacturing, cost
• Deployment: troubleshoot field issues, develop rapid mitigations, roll learnings into future design revisions

What You'll Bring 

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience including: circuit analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, packaging, and integration.
• Past success developing electronics for critical systems in fields such as aerospace, transportation, or medical devices.
• Experience with at least some of these desired:
• Hard-switching power converters
• Resonant power converters
• Motor drives
• Voltage, current, and temperature sensing analog front ends
• Simple digital logic
• Basic embedded communications busses (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Higher speed communications (e.g. Ethernet, LVDS)
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced,  collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges to both fellow engineers and non-engineers alike.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be able to work at Zipline’s South San Francisco office.
• Preferred: experience with practical aspects of carrying a design into mass production. This includes optimizing for cost, manufacturability, and yields.

What Else You Need to Know   

The starting cash range for this role is $160,000 - $225,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About the Role

 Zipline is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power electronics systems that support our drone charging and docking infrastructure.

The Ground Systems team at Zipline is in charge of all the infrastructures on the ground supporting our autonomous delivery drones with automatic docking, battery charging, thermal management, ground communication and preflight check. This role is central to enable our next generation of drone logistics, solving complex challenges in power distribution, power conversion, battery charging, high performance microprocessor, high-speed network communication and system-level integration. You'll bring deep technical expertise in power electronics to help shape Zipline’s global infrastructure as we scale.

In addition, you’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to own the electrical system development from concept to production. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who wants to push the limits of hardware in the real world.

What You’ll Do

• Own the electrical design of Zipline’s drone charging systems for volume production through a full design cycle including requirements, prototype, schematic capture, layout, and validation.
• Shape the architecture of Zipline’s next generation product, making impactful design decisions daily, while working with a high level of independence. 
• Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in system and component level design.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with reliability, mechanical, embedded, and systems engineers in all stages of development, including:
• Concept: System requirement, specification, tradeoff
• Design: Schematic capture, PCB layout, system integration
• Validation: Function and reliability test
• Production: DFM, design drawings, manufacturing, EOL test, certification
• Deployment: Troubleshoot field issues, develop rapid mitigations, roll learnings into future design revisions
• Travel occasionally to support supplier and manufacturer visit, product deployment, and field validation

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing power electronics hardware (AC-DC, DC-DC, battery charging, etc.)
• Strong understanding of high-voltage power semiconductors like SiC or Si MOSFETs
• Deep knowledge of circuit topologies for AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion
• Design experience with MCU and digital communications (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, SPICE, etc.)
• Familiarity with UL, IEC, and other electrical safety standards
• Strong lab skills and familiarity with test equipment like oscilloscope, digital multimeter, power analyzer, LCR meter, function generator, spectrum analyzer, etc
• Experience with  EMI filter design and inductor/transformer design is a strong plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering disciplines
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to work at Zipline’s South San Francisco office.

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE  

Does the prospect of a society-altering challenge - transitioning a first-of-its-kind autonomous robotic system from prototype to volume manufacturing - sound like the type of work that gets you out of bed in the morning? Can you cut through the fog of multiple, competing priorities to focus on the most critical steps required to accomplish both immediate and long-term goals? Are you undeterred by the authority and responsibility that comes with a critical leadership position? If this excites you, you’re who we’re looking for!

This is an in-person role based out of our HQ in South San Francisco requiring 40-60% traveling to and managing critical partners in Asia and North America.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

In this highly visible role, you will own component development qualification activities at suppliers and interact with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Integrated Planning, and Manufacturing Operations teams to scale Zipline’s manufacturing footprint.

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the Design Engineering , Manufacturing, Material Planning, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in Supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, best methods of gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.  Provide feedback to Zipline Design teams to ensure alignment and incorporation of feedback during validation build phases and into mass production.
• Lead, track and improve Supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for design changes, new products and outsourcing initiatives.
• Lead and implement Supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Guide Suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote seamless and efficient production of high quality electrical components.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Zipline’s Design, Internal Quality and Procurement teams. Collaborate with Zipline Design, Internal Quality and Manufacturing/NPI to determine ideal performance specifications and Supplier metrics.
• Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and supplier scorecards.
• Own should-cost modelling and support GSM in pricing/negotiations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING 

• You have worked for a minimum of 2-15+ years in a fast paced and high growth environment as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering.
• You have successfully launched into volume production complex manufactured components  and assemblies from prototype through mass production stages.
• You have actively participated in product design efforts and thus know what it takes to transition from prototype to volume production (CAD system experience like Nx, Catia, Solidworks is a bonus).
• You have implemented First Article Inspection criteria, PPAP requirements, and Supplier Quality Scorecard metrics
• You have worked with an established Quality System and applied it to improve your supply base (applicable standards are AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949).
• You have achieved measurable results with implementing Product Quality Planning with part suppliers and contract manufacturers, both domestic and overseas (applicable examples are Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, SPC)
• You can thrive in structured and unstructured environments and are not dissuaded at the prospect of making hard decisions about what is important and urgent against a backdrop of limited resources.

Major Bonuses

• Advanced technical degree with experience developing new products, managing the transition from prototype to mass production, and creating order from chaos
• You are a first principles problem solving - you understand the value of methods such as 8D, 5-WHY, Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams because you have achieved measurable results by using them and influencing others to do the same.
• Technical expertise in at least several of the following disciplines: PCBA Assembly, PCB Fabrication, Carbon Fiber/Composites, Machining/Casting/Extruded/Stamping, Motor Manufacturing  (Lamination, Winding, Magnets, etc), Injection Molding, inspection fixture design, GD&T, metrology (CMM/OMM programming and inspection), manufacturing line setup , electro-mechanical assembly & testing etc
• Experience managing vendors in various geographies with a strong understanding of what manufacturing excellence looks like across a variety of processes. Demonstrated ability to walk into a new potential supplier and rapidly assess industrialization capability, reliability and quality, and safety
• You have a good understanding of and have successfully implemented the correct gated controls within a product development process and achieved the intended results.
• You have strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive aggressive timelines with key stakeholders internally and externally.

What Else You Need to Know

This role will require travel 30-60% of the time to critical external partners.

The starting cash range for this role is $120,000 - $247,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

About Us:

Samara Aerospace is revolutionizing satellite design by addressing the challenges of deploying and managing large satellite constellations. Our innovative Hummingbird spacecraft bus offers a modular and scalable platform that streamlines satellite production and deployment, significantly reducing launch costs. Hummingbird's compact architecture maximizes launch capacity, making it the most efficient and agile spacecraft in the industry. At the core of our technology is the patented Multifunctional Structures for Attitude Control (MSAC) system. Unlike traditional wheel-based pointing control systems, MSAC utilizes actuators embedded in the hinges of deployable solar panels to provide 3-axis attitude control and active jitter cancellation. This design eliminates the need for spinning wheels, reducing mass and potential points of failure, while enhancing pointing precision.

Role:

The Electrical Engineering team at Samara is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, layout, and testing of printed circuit boards for spacecraft electronics at our headquarters in San Francisco. This is a startup environment where you will own designs end-to-end, from early concept through production. A strong problem-solving background, hands-on testing skills, and experience with high-density PCB design and electronics integration. You'll work closely with experienced electrical, mechanical, and embedded software engineers to ensure the Hummingbird satellite's electronics are robust, manufacturable, and ready for the space environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own PCB Design from circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout through bring up testing.
• Conduct trade studies that balance electrical performance, signal integrity, thermal management, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineers during board bring-up, debugging, and hardware-software integration.
• Support spacecraft and board-level integration, including hands-on assistance with electronics assembly, rework, and system testing.
• Plan, support, and analyze board-level environmental testing including radiation, vibration, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) campaigns.
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and test reports.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience with PCB design and layout using Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles, and assembly techniques.
• Strong interest in hands-on hardware development and working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Preferred:

• Experience with high-speed digital design, impedance-controlled routing, or mixed-signal layout techniques.
• Experience with RF circuit design, radio and communication subsystems, or antenna design and integration.
• Experience with environmental testing or qualifying hardware for harsh operating conditions.
• Spacecraft, aerospace, or high-reliability hardware experience.

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay range: $140,000-160,000 annually to start 
• Early and competitive equity in a rapidly growing startup 
• Platinum-level healthcare, vision, dental, and life insurance covered 100% for you 
• Partial dependent coverage available 
• 401k matching at 4% (no vesting) 
• Unlimited PTO and sick time 
• 17 paid holidays (including a “winter break” Dec. 24-Jan. 1) 
• Relocation assistance is available 

Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
Samara Aerospace does not currently sponsor employment visas for this position.
Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire in accordance with federal law.

About Us:

Samara Aerospace is revolutionizing satellite design by addressing the challenges of deploying and managing large satellite constellations. Our innovative Hummingbird spacecraft bus offers a modular and scalable platform that streamlines satellite production and deployment, significantly reducing launch costs. Hummingbird's compact architecture maximizes launch capacity, making it the most efficient and agile spacecraft in the industry. At the core of our technology is the patented Multifunctional Structures for Attitude Control (MSAC) system. Unlike traditional wheel-based pointing control systems, MSAC utilizes actuators embedded in the hinges of deployable solar panels to provide 3-axis attitude control and active jitter cancellation. This design eliminates the need for spinning wheels, reducing mass and potential points of failure, while enhancing pointing precision.

Role:

Samara Aerospace is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of RF systems development—from requirements definition and architectural trade studies through design, fabrication, test, and qualification. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering teams to develop high-performance RF solutions in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural R&D efforts for new RF communications and payload subsystems by conducting trade studies and establishing requirements
• Develop and maintain RF system models and simulations, perform end-to-end link budget analysis, noise and linearity cascades, and interference/co-existence assessments to validate system performance margins across operating conditions.
• Drive the full hardware development cycle from bench prototype through design validation and qualification testing.
• Defining test plans, executing characterization campaigns, and documenting results to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Own the end-to-end PCB implementation of RF designs, including schematic capture, multilayer board layout (RF/mixed-signal), stackup definition, design rule checks, and liaison with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure manufacturable, high-performance hardware.
• Design, simulate, implement, and characterize active and passive RF subsystems at microwave frequencies, including SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, mixers, oscillators, and filters.
• Plan, develop, and execute RF testing at both board level and integrated system level using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, vector signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts including FCC licensing and frequency coordination
• Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and technical development of teammates.

Qualifications:

• S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience with a B.S. degree, or 3+ years with an M.S.
• Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts: circuit analysis, noise figure, linearity, gain, radio architecture, and
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing RF hardware at microwave and/or millimeter-wave frequencies.
• Proficiency in RF/EM simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, Cadence, etc)
• Proficiency in schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (Altium preferred).

Preferred:

• Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace, space, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience with antenna design and electromagnetics/propagation.
• Experience phased-array antenna systems (beamforming, null-steering).
• Familiarity with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated digital signal processing.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting languages (Python) for test automation and signal processing.
• Familiarity with common bus protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART) and Linux command-line environments
• Familiarity with satellite communications systems (ground segment and/or space segment), including DVB-S2

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay range: $150,000-170,000 annually to start 
• Early and competitive equity in a rapidly growing startup 
• Platinum-level healthcare, vision, dental, and life insurance covered 100% for you 
• Partial dependent coverage available 
• 401k matching at 4% (no vesting) 
• Unlimited PTO and sick time 
• 17 paid holidays (including a “winter break” Dec. 24-Jan. 1) 
• Relocation assistance is available 

Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
Samara Aerospace does not currently sponsor employment visas for this position.
Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire in accordance with federal law.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the build and modification of prototype units, including electrical harnessing, mechanical assembly, and part rework.

• Partner with engineers to design and improve lab infrastructure, test setups, and safe workflows. Execute lab build-out

• Assemble PCBs, including soldering surface-mount and through-hole components. Perform expert-level rework, including fine-pitch components and BGA packages.

• Assemble complex test setups involving electrical wiring, fluid plumbing, and mechanical integration. Ensure setups are robust, repeatable, and safe.

• Collaborate with design, validation, and reliability engineers to support test planning, execution, and troubleshooting. Provide feedback to improve product design and test efficiency.

• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on high-voltage power converters, following detailed test procedures and safety protocols.

• Interpret engineering drawings and schematics to support builds.

• Own organization, cleanliness, and safety of the lab space. Ensure all tools, equipment, and test stations are calibrated, functional, and compliant with safety standards.

• Coordinate ordering, receiving, and tracking of components and consumables. Maintain inventory of critical lab supplies and test equipment

• Challenge ideas and decisions with reasoning from first principles.

• Travel to different facilities worldwide to collaborate with teams and deploy our solutions.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.

• 3+ years in a lab or R&D environment, preferably working with high-voltage or power electronics systems.

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Basic mechanical aptitude - comfortable with plumbing, fluid systems (e.g., chillers, pumps), assembling enclosures and fixtures.

• Advanced soldering and PCB rework skills, including experience with reflow and hand soldering techniques.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and setup execution. 

• Familiarity with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs).

• Experience in prototype rework, soldering, and mechanical fabrication.

• Proficient in crimping and harness fabrication.

• Knowledge of lab safety standards and electrical safety certifications (e.g., NFPA 70E). Certifications in OSHA, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), or HV Safety Certification preferred.

• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs daily and to maintain a safe, clean working environment.

• Be engaged, proactive, and positive when taking on challenging tasks, owning assignments, and taking accountability for personal and overall team success.

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join Skild AI and help drive innovation in robotics technology. In this role, you’ll design DC power systems, integrate sensors, and collaborate on advanced motor driver and power electronics. You’ll play a key part in hardware design, testing, and system validation to ensure reliability and performance in cutting-edge robotics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DC power systems, including battery management systems, monitoring, and protection.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to design and validate motor driver circuits and power electronics systems.
• Integrate and fuse sensor data, including IMUs, encoders, hall sensors, and temperature sensors (PCB-level design).
• Develop and test power/sensor electronics systems in collaboration with hardware and firmware teams.
• Ensure system reliability through testing, validation, and debugging of hardware systems in the lab.
• Document design processes and contribute to hardware best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on experience with DC power systems, battery management, and power electronics.
• Strong understanding of sensor integration, including IMUs, encoders, and hall sensors.
• Familiarity with low-level communication protocols such as RS-485, CAN, and SPI.
• Experience with hardware design, PCB layout, and debugging.
• Proficiency in power electronics design, including motor drivers and circuit design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle system-level challenges.
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Internships at Planet:

Planet’s Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office. 

Program Dates:

• June 1 - August 21
• June 22 - September 11

About the Role:

Planet is working on the next generation small satellite bus that will host a high resolution optical imaging payload (Pelican) and a hyperspectral payload (Carbon Mapper). Planet has continuously iterated and developed small spacecraft communication systems including board level hardware, antennas, and ground station equipment that produce record data rates. Our system consists of transceivers in several bands, as well as a worldwide network of ground stations. 

We are seeking an RF/Optical Communications summer intern to develop our next-generation onboard, ground radios, modems and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications. As a RF/Optical Comms Intern you will assist the team in making evolutionary and revolutionary improvements in their performance, reliability and cost, including the design of next-generation S-band through Ka-band radios, Intersatellite Optical communications and a variety of antennas as well as contribute to various ongoing projects. You will participate in design and implementation of communication systems, PCB layout projects and interface with cross functional teams - electrical, FPGA, DSP, software and mechanical engineers to address challenging design issues.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design, simulation (Spice, ADS, HFSS), instrumentation, test and characterization.
• Modem design, implementation, validation and verification
• Antenna design, simulation and testing
• Digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems
• Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing toolkits (ex.: GNURadio)
• Optical communication systems integration and test
• Validation and Verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and validation of radio performance on orbit after satellite launch.

What You Bring:

• Graduate or Ph. D. candidate pursuing a dissertation in a related RF, Optical Communications field. 
• Passion for RF/MW, communications, electromagnetics, and signal processing
• Ability to adapt and learn a multitude of technical skills related to the position and other building blocks for space and ground station applications.
• Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills.

What Makes You Stand Out: 

• Experience with Optical comms systems
• Class projects, prior internships or contribution to open source projects in the areas of digital signal processing and digital communications
• Understanding of finite word length effects in the implementation of DSP algorithms.
• Knowledge of mixed signal (A/D, D/A), digital, FPGA and uProcessor design, bringup, interfacing and prototyping.
• Experience in Linux, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and data analysis tools
• Experience with at least one RF/MW design and simulation suites (ADS, HFSS, Microwave Office)
• Experience utilizing AI tools and agentic workflows for rapid development.

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2026 at 11:59p PT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Commuter Benefits
• Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
• Internet reimbursement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

Compensation:

The US hourly rate range for this position at the commencement of employment is $35 - $60. The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Electrical Engineering team in the design, build, test, and debug of electronic systems for robotic platforms. This role focuses on hands-on electrical work including wire harness fabrication, PCB rework, and system-level debugging using professional test equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong bench skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with engineers to bring designs from prototype through production-ready states.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES HARNESS & CABLE ASSEMBLY FABRICATION

• Build, route, and install custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies from engineering drawings and schematics
• Perform crimping, soldering, and connector termination to IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Select appropriate wire gauges, connectors, and sleeving materials based on application requirements
• Conduct continuity and hi-pot testing on completed harnesses before integration

PCB REWORK & ASSEMBLY

• Perform basic PCB rework including component removal, replacement, and soldering of through-hole and surface mount components
• Execute board-level modifications (jumper wires, trace cuts, component swaps) per engineering change orders
• Inspect solder joints and rework quality using magnification tools; maintain IPC-A-610 acceptability standards
• Assist with PCB bring-up and initial power-on testing of new board revisions

TEST, DEBUG & TROUBLESHOOTING

• Operate oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators to capture and analyze electrical signals
• Perform system-level and board-level debug to isolate faults in power, signal, and communication circuits Interpret schematics, block diagrams, and datasheets to support troubleshooting efforts
• Document findings, failure modes, and root causes; communicate results clearly to the engineering team

DOCUMENTATION & PROCESS SUPPORT

• Maintain accurate build logs, test records, and rework documentation
• Create and update work instructions and procedures for recurring assembly and test tasks
• Track materials, components, and consumables usage; flag inventory needs to the engineering team
• Support the development of test fixtures and jigs as needed

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

• Work closely with electrical engineers to understand design intent and provide build feedback Participate in design reviews by offering manufacturability and serviceability input from a hands-on perspective
• Coordinate with mechanical and software teams during system integration and testing
• Escalate issues and blockers promptly with clear technical detail

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 certification
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for cable and harness assemblies
• Experience with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based platforms
• Experience with EDA tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) for reading board layouts
• Exposure to robotic systems, motor drives, or power electronics
• Experience with version-controlled documentation or PLM systems

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Bench Skills: Exceptional hand soldering, crimping, and fine-pitch rework ability
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, power distribution, and signal integrity fundamentals
• Attention to Detail: Produces consistent, high-quality work with minimal rework; catches errors before they propagate
• Problem-Solving: Methodical approach to debugging — isolates variables, tests hypotheses, and documents findings
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to engineers and peers, both verbally and in writing Adaptability:
• Comfortable shifting between harness builds, board rework, and debug tasks as priorities change
• Teamwork: Works effectively under engineering direction while proactively flagging issues and suggesting improvements
• Organization: Keeps workbench, tools, and documentation orderly; manages multiple tasks without dropping detail

Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to expand the Manufacturing group’s electrical expertise. This role will be a key member of our Mountain View Manufacturing team and play an integral part in landing electrical, automotive harness, and PCB/A strategies as we scale.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the design and integration team in establishing electrical/electromechanical manufacturing best practices
• Own and manage electrical issues related to manufacturing
• Own our automotive harness manufacturing supply base and strive for excellence in manufacturing and quality
• Work with the manufacturing test team and collaborate on test equipment specification and build out
• Collaborate with electrical design in vehicle harness routing, assembly, and testing strategies
• Cooperate with CM and Kodiak Quality department to ensure that traceability and quality requirements are understood and respected from manufacturing perspective

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in regulated industries 
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicles or heavy industry electrical harness manufacturing and assembly
• Factory experience and Design For Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Ability to identify, root cause and lead solutions for issues found on the line and in the field
• Ability to manage multiple components and product lines
• Experience launching and stabilizing manufacturing facilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

About The Role

HP IQ’s Wireless Technology Team works cross-functionally with electrical engineering, software, product design, industrial design, program management, and operations to deliver successful products to market. As a Senior Antenna Engineer, you will drive the product from conception to production. This includes simulations, prototyping, measurements (in the field and in the lab, both active and passive), writing antenna specifications and test plans, reviewing compliance lab reports, and leading efforts to resolve antenna-related challenges that arise.

What You Might Do

• Lead the architecture and end-to-end design of high-performance antenna systems across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through mass production.
• Define antenna and RF system strategy for next-generation wireless products, aligning technical direction with product roadmap and business goals.
• Drive EMI and RF desense mitigation through advanced simulations and testing to meet regulatory and performance requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure robust, high-quality antenna system implementation.
• Utilize industry-standard tools (XFDTD, HFSS, CST, etc.) for accurate simulation modeling; perform material characterization, prototype development, and anechoic chamber measurements (ETS).
• Generate clear, data-driven reports and presentations to communicate findings and design decisions.
• Innovate antenna solutions optimized for small form-factor devices.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external JDM/CM partners to successfully launch wireless products to market.

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience shipping high-volume consumer electronics products with multiple wireless communication technologies.
• Deep expertise in antenna design and electromagnetics, with proven experience delivering antennas for consumer electronics and wearable devices.
• Proficient in EM simulation tools (ANSYS HFSS, CST) and skilled in Matlab or equivalent platforms for data analysis and post-processing.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including 3D anechoic chambers, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers for antenna and RF subsystem validation.
• Strong ability to balance cost, performance, and form factor trade-offs in antenna development for compact wearable designs.
• Solid understanding of carrier certification processes and regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, etc.) to ensure product readiness for global markets.
• Hands-on experience measuring system performance parameters such as sensitivity, EVM, S-parameters, emissions, stability, and output power.
• Proven experience working in highly creative, fast-paced, and collaborative teams alongside industrial designers, software engineers, and UX designers.
• Ability to travel to factories to support builds.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python and ADS for RF simulation and test automation.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit board layout design tools.
• Knowledge of PCB design and efficiency in using Cadence tools (CIS, Allegro).
• Ability to drive tasks independently and communicate issues/root-cause analysis clearly.
• Strong presentation skills with experience engaging senior leadership.

Salary range: $140,000 - $225,000

About The Role

Our team is a multidisciplinary group of hardware, embedded software, and AI engineers dedicated to creating innovative wearable electronic products. We combine deep technical expertise and passion for technology to bring ideas from early concept to production.

What You Might Do: 

• Lead the electrical system design of a wearable device, including system architecture, power management, MCU/SoC selection, and sensor integration.
• Lead Schematic design, PCB layout, bringup, and test using a combination of internal teams and external partners.
• Work with SME teams to integrate audio, camera, wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), and charging systems into a compact, low-power form factor.
• Use data to drive technical trade-offs, component selection, comms and system bus strategies, power strategies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical program managers

Essential Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and system architecture.

• Expertise leading low-power consumer or medical electronic systems through all stages from concept to production.
• Circuit fundamentals understanding ranging from low power analog to high speed signals. Intimate familiarity with EE processes and Cadence schematic and layout tools.
• Deep knowledge in at least one adjacent subsystem such as acoustic, battery, power, sensing.

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading engineering teams in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with ODM teams to bring a consumer electronic or medical device from concept to production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication experience building technical documentation and presentations to represent status and decisions to leadership.

Salary Range: $170,000 to $245,000

About The Role

HP IQ is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to support the design and development of low-power electronic devices. This role focuses on detailed schematic execution, validation, and debugging under the technical direction of senior engineers. The ideal candidate has strong circuit fundamentals, hands-on experience with schematic and layout tools, and a background working within well-defined engineering processes at top-tier organizations.

What You Might Do: 

• Power architecture responsibility for a wearable device covering SoC states, sensor, audio, and memory architecture tradeoffs at board level.
• Battery, PCM, and charging profile definition and validation
• Design power experiments, test plans, and measurement & telemetry mechanisms across firmware and hardware to optimize power and performance.
• Build and maintain system-level power models to model expected power consumption for user profiles. Map power models by subsystem, correlating modeled behavior with instrumented measurements.
• Define user profiles, power and sleep states, and low-power operating modes
• Partner closely with product, hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and regression QA to drive alignment and execution toward power targets.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering and system architecture.
• Strong understanding of circuit fundamentals, including low-power analog and high-speed signaling.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Proven experience executing schematic design, validation, and debugging.
• Ability to work effectively under technical direction and within cross-functional team,

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading or contributing to low-power consumer or medical electronic systems from concept through production.
• Background at top-tier organizations with proven, mature hardware development practices.
• Experience with small, space-constrained devices and power-sensitive designs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex hardware issues efficiently.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $215,000

About the Role:

As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will work in a group of dedicated engineers responsible for the design of Planet’s satellites. You will architect and design the power subsystems on our modular satellite bus, and bring-up, validate, and qualify your designs for the space environment. 

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our San Francisco, HQ 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• Design and schematic entry of power subsystems including MPPTs, electronic propulsion PPUs, power regulation and distribution for our fleets of nano and small satellites
• Oversight of PCB layout process for your designs, as well as release of drawings for manufacturing
• PCBA bring-up, debugging, and functional verification.
• With assistance of other teams, qualify design for EMI/EMC compliance, thermal performance, and ensure design can survive the high shock and vibration loads of a rocket launch.
• Work with the manufacturing test engineering team to define a highly automated test procedure for each PCBA.
• Anomaly response and troubleshooting systems for on-orbit spacecraft.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience designing PCBs, with 5 years focused on power electronics
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Advanced experience designing high voltage (>500V) switching power converters
• Proficiency with high voltage power component selection, in particular with compound semiconductor technologies (SiC, GaN)
• Cross-functional design experience with mechanical/thermal and packaging constraints
• Familiarity with analog design, digital design, mixed-signal design (ADCs/DACs)
• Experience in embedded systems design 
• Knowledge of PCB layout techniques for optimized power and ground routing and EMI mitigation
• Hands-on expertise with EE tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc)
• Experience with simulation tools for power electronics
• Advanced with Altium Designer for schematic capture
• Advanced in Python or other scripting languages to control/automate test equipment (power supplies, solar array simulators, electronic loads)

What Makes You Stand Out: 

• Experience specifying or designing custom magnetics and other passives for power electronics circuits
• Experience with MPPTs and solar arrays
• Experience with electric propulsion systems
• Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace/LEO applications—designing radiation tolerant electronics, vacuum compatible hardware, frequent thermal cycling

Application Deadline: February 3rd, 2026, 11:59pm PST

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Role Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of power electronics products. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handover to the operations team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, Controls, manufacturing, and test engineers, to ensure efficient performance and reliability in high-power density environments.

Responsibilities:

•  Utilize CAD software CAD software (3D EXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs.

• Model and design complex electro-mechanical parts, including plastics, sheet metal, insulators, magnetic components, and high-voltage connectors.

• Perform mechanical design analysis, including structural FEA, thermal CFD, vibration, and fatigue assessments.

• Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC shielding, and mechanical shock/vibration.

• Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing.

•  2D drawings with GD&T for production and inspection.

• Create engineering documentation, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and release packages through PLM systems.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, thermal, Firmware and controls, manufacturing, test, and industrial design teams.

• Work closely with suppliers to optimize DFM, DFA, and tooling strategies for high-volume production.

• Lead prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing of new designs.

• Support root-cause analysis of design issues in pilot or production builds and lead iterative improvements.

• Drive trade studies to inform system-level decisions on design architecture, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Guide selection for structural, thermal, and electrical compatibility in high-voltage environments.

• Contribute to the layout and design of integrated cooling systems including cold plates, thermal interfaces, and airflow paths.

• Develop assembly procedures and manufacturing instructions to support scalable production.

• Participate in mechanical  FMEA and DVP&R activities across product lifecycle stages.

• Work with quality and reliability teams to meet performance, lifecycle, and safety targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design for power electronics, automotive, industrial, or energy products.

• Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/V5), SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.

• Deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals—statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials.

• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.

• Experience designing enclosures for IP-rated or outdoor-rated power equipment.

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal forming.

• Working knowledge of materials: metals (aluminum, steel), plastics, ceramics, gaskets, potting compounds.

• Hands-on experience taking designs from prototype through production deployment.

• Familiarity with PLM systems (3D EXPERIENCE, Windchill, etc.) and engineering change workflows.

• Comfortable with root-cause analysis, failure mode resolution, and mechanical reliability testing.

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional design reviews and technical deep-dives.

• Prior experience collaborating with suppliers on tooling development, DFM feedback, and tolerance negotiations.

• Familiarity with PCBAs, connectors, and mechanical integration of high-density electronic assemblies.

• Experience with design and test documentation for regulatory standards (UL, IEC, NEC preferred).

• Passion for product innovation, sustainability, and enabling electrification through engineering excellence.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% - 20% including internationally

Bonus Qualifications:

• Strong background in structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, and Maxwell.

• Familiarity with electronics packaging and PCB interface considerations.

• Experience with medium- to high-voltage systems and insulation coordination (creepage, clearance, potting, sealing).

• Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Company Overview

Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots.

We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination.

Role Description

We are recruiting for an exceptional Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware Design to design and test innovative robotic hardware ranging from architectural development through to detailed circuit and PCB/A design and board testing and integration.

In this role you will:

• Perform architectural and compute / component selection trade studies.
• Work closely with our business development, modeling & simulation, software, safety, mechanical, integration & testing, and industrial design teams to define operating conditions, performance requirements, and packaging / thermal targets.
• Design circuits and PCB/A design from conceptual architecture through detailed design and fabrication / assembly drawing release.
• Perform circuit and layout analyses to support design reviews and validate the design/layout meets timing requirements.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce your components and assemblies.
• Support board build, bring-up, design verification, and testing of robotic hardware.

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on designing compute hardware.
• Expert user of circuit simulation and eCAD software to design circuits and PCB/As.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) practices for PCB/A and module assemblies.
• Experience designing circuits and PCB layout to meet power integrity and high speed signal integrity & timing.
• Self-starter that can drive a concept forward and continuously improve definition through team interaction.

Nice-to-have:

• PhD in electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or similar field.
• Expert user of Altium Designer eCAD software.