About the company
Our client is a defense and aerospace manufacturing company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take responsibility for the electronics that govern motion and power in airborne vehicles, carrying each board from first concept through lab testing and final integration. The position is hands-on, on a compact team, with ownership of requirements and engineering choices.
What you'll do
- Create embedded control boards that drive motors and actuators and close feedback loops for present and upcoming vehicles.
- Take each board from schematic and layout through first power-up, troubleshooting, integration and manufacturing handoff.
- Select and program processors and mixed-signal circuitry suited to timing-sensitive control tasks.
- Partner with navigation, avionics and software colleagues so the electronics fit cleanly into the wider system.
- Set your own technical requirements and make design decisions across the full scope of your hardware.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of practical experience designing, bringing up and debugging power and control circuit board assemblies.
- Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Background in analog and mixed-signal design for motor drive, power conversion or precise regulation circuits.
- PCB design skills covering schematic entry through board layout.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance.
- Ability to work on-site five days a week.
Bonus points
- Time spent at a startup or other quick-moving hardware organization.
- Exposure to reliability-critical hardware in aerospace, defense or automotive settings.
- Familiarity with embedded hardware and microcontrollers.
- Working knowledge of Altium.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- FSA and HSA options
- Relocation support
Location and work model
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of practical experience designing, bringing up, and debugging power and control circuit board assemblies
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience with analog and mixed-signal design for motor drive, power conversion, or precise regulation circuits
- PCB design skills from schematic entry through board layout
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for a security clearance
- Ability to work on-site five days per week
- Experience at a startup or fast-moving hardware organization
- Exposure to reliability-critical hardware in aerospace, defense, or automotive settings
- Familiarity with embedded hardware and microcontrollers
- Working knowledge of Altium
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.
