Electrical Engineer

About the role

Cyngn is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in system-level electrical design and a proven record of delivering reliable, production-ready solutions. This is a hands-on generalist role, ideal for someone who can confidently move between PCB design, harness development, system integration, and documentation—while understanding the broader system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive system-level electrical architecture, defining electrical needs, interface points, and integration strategies across subsystems
• Design and deliver PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and complete system schematics from concept to production
• Perform schematic capture, layout, and documentation using Altium Designer
• Develop and document wiring harness designs using Rapid Harness, ensuring signal integrity, topology control, and manufacturability
• Use structured risk management tools such as NUDD and FMEA to identify and mitigate design risks early
• Define and execute Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs) for electrical validation, qualification, and production release
• Apply best practices for battery-powered EV architectures, including EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing
• Manage and release documentation through Arena PLM, ensuring configuration control and traceability
• Translate system requirements into actionable design deliverables and manage schedule commitments
• Diagnose and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary issues involving electrical, mechanical, and communication subsystems
• Ensure designs meet Functional Safety considerations aligned with standards such as ISO-26262 or IEC-60335

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience in production hardware development
• Strong generalist background across multiple areas of electrical engineering (PCB, harness, system integration)
• Proven expertise with PCB design, including schematic capture, layout, and DFM best practices
• Experience with wiring harness design, particularly using Rapid Harness or similar tools
• Familiarity with Arena PLM or equivalent systems for configuration and release management
• Working knowledge of functional safety design principles and relevant standards (ISO-26262, IEC-60335)
• Experience working with high-speed digital interfaces and multiple communication protocols
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance testing and design considerations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to own designs end-to-end—from architecture through production release

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
• $160,000 - $170,000 a year