# Electrical Engineer

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong PCB schematic and layout expertise to join our engineering team. In this role, you will take ownership of fast-paced board-level design from concept through production, working on high-reliability systems for demanding environments.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with other electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, and manufacturing/quality teams to design, validate, and deliver robust electronic solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Primarily digital and power-based designs, but analog design is a possibility.
* Own the entire PCB design lifecycle, including requirements, major component selection, block diagrams, schematic, circuit analysis, placement, routing, DFA/DFM review, prototype testing, and documentation.
* Create and maintain BOMs, design files, netlists, and manufacturing documentation.
* Work closely with mechanical engineers to integrate PCBs into enclosures and assemblies.
* Lead or support prototype bring-up, debugging, and testing with support from the firmware/software teams (Capability to write firmware/software for bring-up is a plus).
* Perform signal integrity, power budgeting, and thermal analysis as needed.
* Review and optimize designs for EMC/EMI compliance and environmental robustness.
* Interface with fabrication and assembly vendors, addressing build issues and driving quality improvements.
* Participate and cross-collaborate in design reviews and peer reviews to ensure high standards.
* Contribute to and improve engineering processes, libraries, and design guidelines.
* Support ITAR/export compliance and follow relevant standards such as MIL-STD’s, IPC-610/6012, etc.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
* 3+ years of professional experience in PCB schematic and layout design.
* Proficiency with Altium Designer (or other equivalent EDA tools).
* Experience with multi-layer board design and high-speed or mixed-signal circuitry.
* Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit theory, and board-level design principles.
* Ability to interpret datasheets, standards, and mechanical constraints.
* Proven experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in defense, aerospace, or other safety/mission-critical industries.
* Familiarity with ruggedized systems, high-temperature settings, water-intrusion protection, and other environmental requirements.
* Knowledge of MIL-STD, IPC standards, or similar frameworks.
* Experience with SPICE simulations, Signal Integrity Analysis, or reliability engineering.
* Ability to work with firmware, FPGA, or embedded teams.
* Active or previous security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
* Ownership mentality and attention to detail.
* Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.

Benefits:

* Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
* Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
* Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
* Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
* Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
* Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
* Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
* Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
* Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
* Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands:

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Occasional standing and walking within the office.
* Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
* Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
* Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
* Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Additional Information:

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

## Skills

### Required
- Altium Designer
- PCB schematic and layout design
- Multi-layer board design
- High-speed or mixed-signal circuitry
- Electronic components
- Circuit theory
- Board-level design principles
- Design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for test (DFT)

### Nice to have
- Defense
- Aerospace
- Ruggedized systems
- High-temperature settings
- Water-intrusion protection
- MIL-STD
- IPC standards
- SPICE simulations
- Signal Integrity Analysis
- Reliability engineering
- Firmware
- FPGA
- Embedded teams