Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer Job Type: Full-Time Location: California, USA Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid depending on business requirements Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent Experience Level: Senior / Staff / Technical Leadership Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in California. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across electrical system design, development, testing, validation, and product integration. This position requires strong hands-on experience with electrical architecture, circuit design, power electronics, PCB design, system-level troubleshooting, and engineering validation. The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineering, firmware, software, manufacturing, systems engineering, quality, and product management. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving complex electrical engineering projects from concept through production while serving as a technical authority and mentor to other engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of complex electrical and electronic systems from concept through production. Define electrical architectures, system requirements, interfaces, and design specifications. Perform detailed circuit design, schematic development, PCB design, and component selection. Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness designs, and system interconnects. Perform power distribution, power integrity, signal integrity, grounding, and electrical safety analysis. Design and analyze analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics circuits. Lead PCB design reviews and collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure manufacturable and reliable designs. Perform electrical calculations, simulations, tolerance analysis, derating analysis, and worst-case analysis. Develop test plans and procedures for electrical systems and subsystems. Lead electrical bring-up, debugging, validation, qualification, and failure analysis. Troubleshoot complex electrical, hardware, and system-level issues using laboratory equipment and diagnostic tools. Support prototype builds, engineering validation testing, design verification, and production ramp. Work closely with manufacturing and contract manufacturing partners to resolve production issues. Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations on complex engineering problems. Evaluate new technologies, components, tools, and design methodologies. Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company engineering processes. Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, test reports, and design records. Partner with suppliers and component manufacturers on technical requirements and product issues. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior electrical engineers. Drive continuous improvement in electrical design, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and performance. Participate in cross-functional program planning, risk assessment, and technical decision-making. Act as a subject matter expert for complex electrical engineering issues. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Typically 10+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with significant experience leading complex projects. Strong experience with electrical system architecture and hardware development. Advanced knowledge of analog and digital circuit design. Strong understanding of power electronics, power distribution, grounding, and electrical protection. Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, Mentor Graphics, or similar. Experience using electrical laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. Experience with product development from concept through production. Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for reliability (DFR). Experience developing and executing electrical verification and validation plans. Strong understanding of engineering change management and configuration control. Excellent technical communication, documentation, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience leading large-scale or highly complex electrical engineering programs. Experience with embedded systems and hardware/firmware interfaces. Knowledge of microcontrollers, processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and embedded hardware. Experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity. Experience with EMI/EMC design and compliance testing. Experience with battery systems, power conversion, DC/DC converters, AC/DC power supplies, or motor controls. Experience with reliability engineering and environmental qualification testing. Experience with automated test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, PSpice, Python, or similar engineering tools. Experience working with UL, IEC, IEEE, FCC, or other applicable standards. Experience working with contract manufacturers and external suppliers. Technical Skills Electrical Design Analog and digital circuit design Power electronics Power distribution PCB design Signal integrity Power integrity Electrical architecture Circuit protection Grounding and shielding Engineering Tools Altium Designer Cadence OrCAD/Allegro LTspice / PSpice MATLAB / Simulink Python Oscilloscope and other laboratory test equipment Engineering & Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Test (DFT) Design for Reliability (DFR) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Root Cause Analysis Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECN) Prototype development Design verification and validation Production support Leadership Responsibilities As a Senior Staff-level engineer, this position will be expected to: Serve as a technical authority for electrical engineering decisions. Establish technical direction for complex projects. Review and approve electrical designs and engineering documentation. Mentor engineers and help establish engineering best practices. Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies. Lead technical discussions with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Drive resolution of complex cross-functional engineering problems. Influence product architecture and long-term technology strategy. Work Environment The position is based in California and may require regular collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other business teams. Depending on the project, the role may involve laboratory work, prototype development, equipment testing, manufacturing-floor support, and occasional travel to supplier or manufacturing locations. Compensation & Benefits Competitive full-time salary based on experience and qualifications Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and holidays Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Professional development and training opportunities Potential annual bonus and/or equity, depending on company policy Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a professional workplace free from unlawful discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, business requirements, and other legally protected considerations. How to Apply Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume highlighting their electrical engineering experience, technical leadership, system design, PCB/circuit design, testing, and product development experience. Skills: testing,pcb,leadership,circuit design,manufacturing,design,electronics