Hardware Electrical Engineer

The Hardware Electrical Engineer designs, prototypes, and troubleshoots electronic hardware with a focus on reliability in a variety of radiation environments. This role collaborates closely with Mission Assurance engineers and Test teams to ensure that electronics function under mission-critical conditions., The Hardware Electrical Engineer develops and validates electronic hardware to meet mission requirements for aerospace applications in a variety of radiation environments. This role designs circuits and boards, supports prototyping and testing, and works directly with radiation engineers to ensure hardware reliability under extreme conditions., * Design, prototype, and validate electronic circuits and hardware systems.

• Support board-level layout, schematic capture, and component selection.
• Collaborate with radiation engineers and test teams to align designs with mission environment requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during prototyping and testing phases.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on system-level architectures.
• Contribute to documentation, workflow improvements, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams.
• Support radiation testing efforts including building DUT and test hardware

Do you have experience in Schematic development for electrical drafting?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

• Strong foundation in circuit design, signal integrity, and hardware validation.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium KiCad, OrCAD)
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware issues at the component and system level.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design and embedded systems.
• Experience with reliability testing and qualification processes.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Relocation assistance, * This is an on-site role at our Los Angeles, CA office.
• May be required to travel occasionally to support test activities.
• Must be a U.S Person under EAR/ITAR regulations (U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.)

Pay: $94,095.38 - $113,319.17 per year, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance