Senior Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware
About the role
Design electrical schematics for automotive, off-road, and defense (optional) applications, incorporating SoCs/MCUs, power (SMPS, Linear), memory components (eMMC, DDR, NVMe), and peripherals from concept to production.
Design boards that use high & low speed digital interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, DP, Ethernet, etc), and automotive interfaces such as LIN, CAN, Flexray.
Guide and oversee PCB layout, ensuring it meets DFx standards and adheres to performance, cost, mechanical, thermal, and reliability constraints.
Create detailed component block diagrams and engage with PCB/PCBA vendors for fabrication and assembly.
Collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams to ensure successful bring-up and validation of the platform.
Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance and document results.
Stay updated on new technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge and align with industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical schematics for automotive, off-road, and defense (optional) applications, incorporating SoCs/MCUs, power (SMPS, Linear), memory components (eMMC, DDR, NVMe), and peripherals from concept to production.
- Design boards that use high & low speed digital interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, DP, Ethernet, etc), and automotive interfaces such as LIN, CAN, Flexray.
- Guide and oversee PCB layout, ensuring it meets DFx standards and adheres to performance, cost, mechanical, thermal, and reliability constraints.
- Create detailed component block diagrams and engage with PCB/PCBA vendors for fabrication and assembly.
- Collaborate with system, firmware, software, and integration teams to ensure successful bring-up and validation of the platform.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance and document results.
- Stay updated on new technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge and align with industry best practices.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- At least 5 years of hands-on hardware design experience with a strong grasp of digital design and interfaces, including PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0/5.0, Ethernet 1G-T/T1 and 10G-T1, DDR, LPDDR, I2C, SPI, eMMC, USB, UART, and GMSL.
- Proficient in schematic capture and layout.
- Skilled in using lab tools such as bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
- In-depth understanding of PCB manufacturing, product delivery, and extensive experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player, eager to assist others.
- Excellent technical writing skills for clear communication and documentation.
Qualifications
- Nice to have:
- Prior experience building automotive, robotics, off-road, defense, or other real-time hardware systems.
- Prior experience designing and building prototype vehicles or compute hardware platforms.
- Prior experience with high-volume production of hardware products.
- Prior experience building real-time HW systems with safety constraints.
- Prior experience with Formula SAE / Formula Electric or similar hands-on engineering programs.
- Prior experience with Altium Designer.
- Prior experience designing circuits that drive cameras and/or displays.
Skills
- Strong understanding of digital design and interfaces, including PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0/5.0, Ethernet 1G-T/T1 and 10G-T1, DDR, LPDDR, I2C, SPI, eMMC, USB, UART, and GMSL.
- Proficiency in schematic capture and layout.
- Experience with lab tools such as bench power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
- In-depth knowledge of PCB manufacturing, product delivery, and testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Ability to stay updated on new technologies and align solutions with industry best practices.
Benefits
- Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match.
- Learning and wellness stipends.
- Paid time off.
Pay
Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Schedule
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.