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Head of Electrical (Hardware Design)

Freeform· Electrical Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$175k - $400kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Leadership role overseeing the electrical engineering team responsible for architecting, designing, and developing complex electromechanical systems and/or robotic/automation systems; role combines technical leadership with hands-on contribution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to the electrical engineering team with the goal of driving continuous improvement into the R&D process and maximizing pace of development
  • Serve as the primary technical architect for all electrical elements in the system as well as lead design, analysis, and/or simulation efforts as an individual contributor where appropriate
  • Roll up your sleeves and perform hands-on engineering work alongside your team
  • Lead system level integration and validation of design efforts (testing and troubleshooting)
  • Provide technical project management from conception to production when required by the size/scope of the project
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with the broader engineering team by working side-by-side with the software, mechanical, and process engineering teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • 10+ years of experience architecting, developing, and integrating complex electrical hardware systems
  • Broad experience across analog and digital circuitry design, power systems, data acquisition, image/signal processing, and control systems
  • Successful track record of leading complex multidisciplinary projects and teams

Skills

Required:Electrical architectureSystem integration and validationHands-on engineering leadership
Nice to have:Project management

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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