About the company
Our client is a hardware technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of designing, building and refining electronic devices that run reliably in demanding conditions. The first months focus on producing units to fill existing commitments, then the work shifts to enhancing fielded devices, creating new ones and helping steer what gets built next.
What you'll do
- Handle electronics work from circuit drawings and board layout through hands-on build and testing at the bench.
- Build and ship a batch of existing devices quickly to satisfy committed pilot deployments.
- Connect a range of sensing components to the boards, and manage power supply, connectors and housing fit.
- Write firmware and develop embedded systems on common microcontroller and single-board computer platforms.
- Refine devices already in the field using user feedback, and create additional sensors that work with the current system.
- Over time, take new prototypes from first concept to working firmware and contribute ideas on product direction.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Solid skills in PCB layout and schematic design.
- Practical experience integrating sensors into electronic designs.
- Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers and firmware.
- Comfort with soldering, wiring, assembly and bench testing.
- Understanding of power regulation, connectors and mechanical enclosures.
- Ability to take a product from nothing to working hardware and firmware.
- Complete ownership of personal projects, rather than only contributions to group efforts.
- Early-career or student status preferred, paired with substantial practical hardware experience gained through any route, including self-taught or freelance work.
- Receptive to direct feedback, values openness and is fully committed in a fast-paced setting.
- Eligibility to work on government-related projects.
Bonus points
- Exposure to rugged or demanding-environment products, such as industrial, robotic, vehicle or similar devices.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 150,000 per year
- Equity
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Solid skills in PCB layout and schematic design
- Practical experience integrating sensors into electronic designs
- Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware
- Experience with soldering, wiring, assembly, and bench testing
- Understanding of power regulation, connectors, and mechanical enclosures
- Ability to take a product from concept to working hardware and firmware
- Ownership of personal hardware projects
- Early-career or student status
- Receptiveness to direct feedback and openness in a fast-paced setting
- Eligibility to work on government-related projects
- Exposure to rugged or demanding-environment products, such as industrial, robotic, or vehicle devices
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
