Lead Electronics Engineer

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
140K-160K Annually
Expert/Leader
Fashion • Retail
The Role
Leads end-to-end electronics development for camera-based consumer products using SoC/FPGA systems and image sensors. Responsibilities include electronics architecture, high-speed multilayer PCB design, circuit and schematic development, FPGA integration, prototype bring-up, validation, debugging, thermal testing, DFM/DFT, manufacturing support, regulatory certification, and lifecycle change management. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program teams while mentoring engineers and supporting products from concept through mass production.
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Lead Electronics Engineer – Camera & FPGA-Based Consumer Electronics

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced camera-based consumer electronic products utilizing high-speed digital electronics, based on SoC / FPGA technology, and image sensors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete electronic hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production, working closely with FPGA, firmware, mechanical, optical, software, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Define electronics architecture: collaborate with firmware and other cross functional teams on design considerations.
  • Design complex, high-speed, multilayer PCBs utilizing SoCs, DDR. Conduct design reviews of other team members layout, considering design rules, clock tree, SI/PI, and EMI/EMC.
  • Collaborate with Firmware team on FPGA integration including DDR, interfaces, and timing.
  • Circuit design, schematic capture and reviews.
  • Oversight and meticulous attention to symbols, footprints & all library management.
  • Lead prototype bring-up, validation, debugging, and thermal testing.
  • Support manufacturing with DFM, DFT, and yield improvement.
  • Work with certification lab to ensure regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, UKCA, EMC, Safety, RoHS, CRA, RED).
  • Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management.
Required Qualifications
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
  • 10+ years of hardware design experience.
  • Experience bringing consumer electronics from concept to production.
  • Expertise with SoC / FPGA-based systems, camera integration, and high-speed, multilayer PCB design.
Required Technical Skills
  • High-speed digital design (DDR, FPGA, timing, SI).  Understanding of stack-up and material selection, controlled impedance.
  • Interfaces: USB 3.x, Ethernet, PCIe, DisplayPort, MIPI, SPI, I2C, UART.
  • Camera systems: CMOS sensors, synchronization, image acquisition.
  • Power electronics: Strong in DC/DC switching supplies, troubleshooting and design trade-offs. Good understanding of LDOs, Lithium batteries, power sequencing, thermal design.
  • DFM: good understanding of design rules vs. cost, supplier test methods & equipment.
  • Tools: Altium / A365,  PLM systems (Arena PLM preferred)
  • Test equipment: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power analyzer.
  • Thorough understanding of change management / ECO, accross full product life cycle.
Preferred Experience
  • Complex consumer electronics, digital imaging, Linux embedded systems, AMD Xilinx Zynq, NPI, contract manufacturing.
Soft Skills
  • Leadership, communication, mentoring, ownership, collaboration, multitasking.
Ideal Candidate
  • Experienced designing sophisticated camera-based, FPGA-centric consumer electronics from concept through mass production.

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Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Protected Veteran/Disabled

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of hardware design experience
  • Experience bringing consumer electronics from concept to production
  • Expertise with SoC or FPGA-based systems
  • Experience with camera integration
  • Expertise in high-speed, multilayer PCB design
  • High-speed digital design experience, including DDR, FPGA, timing, signal integrity, controlled impedance, stack-up, and material selection
  • Experience with USB 3.x, Ethernet, PCIe, DisplayPort, MIPI, SPI, I2C, and UART interfaces
  • Experience with CMOS sensors, synchronization, and image acquisition
  • Strong DC/DC switching supply design and troubleshooting experience
  • Understanding of LDOs, lithium batteries, power sequencing, and thermal design
  • Understanding of DFM, design rules, supplier test methods, and manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with Altium or Altium 365
  • Experience with PLM systems
  • Understanding of ECO and change management across the product lifecycle
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with complex consumer electronics, digital imaging, embedded Linux, AMD Xilinx Zynq, NPI, or contract manufacturing
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