About this role
About the company
Our client is an aerospace and technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a small engineering group as its first dedicated electrical engineer, taking ownership of an onboard computer for an upcoming flight program. You will also contribute to the electronics design for a later, larger system, splitting your time between the lab bench and collaboration with outside manufacturing partners.
What you'll do
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Own the design of the onboard flight computer, with delivery in the first 90 days as the top priority.
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Prototype on the bench, bring up new boards and troubleshoot problems in the lab alongside engineering leadership.
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Collaborate with external manufacturers on the electronics and compute hardware for a larger production system.
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Help guide decisions about high-speed data links between processors and evaluate optical alternatives.
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Develop low-level code and supporting software for the payload as the need arises.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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Solid grounding in high-speed digital design, including signal and power integrity.
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Hands-on experience taking custom boards or system boards from schematic capture through high-speed layout, bring-up and debugging.
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At least 1 year at a high-growth startup, with exposure to building things from zero.
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A degree in electrical or computer engineering, or comparable practical experience.
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Ability to work on-site five days a week in Los Angeles, CA.
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Open to any level, from a promising new graduate to a veteran with 10+ years of experience.
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Bonus points
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Prior work at the silicon level on processors, accelerators or large custom chips.
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A track record of working closely with outside electronics manufacturers.
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Familiarity with optical networking or related data-communication technologies.
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Background at well-known aerospace, semiconductor or hardware companies.
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Exposure to hardware built for harsh environments such as spaceflight.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 120,000 to 220,000 per year
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Equity
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Health, dental and vision coverage
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Flexible time off
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Relocation support
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Location and work model
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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On-site, 5 days per week in office
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Full-time