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Senior Electrical Engineer

Rainmaker· Technology
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El Segundo, CA$120k - $160kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and prototyping complex electrical systems for Rainmaker's UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems, with emphasis on hardware design from concept through manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • System Design: Lead the architecture and design of complex electrical systems for hardware platforms, defining system-level requirements, interface specifications, and integration strategies.
  • Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for hardware subsystems, iterating quickly based on test feedback and mission requirements.
  • PCB Design: Create schematic and layouts for power distribution, sensor interfaces, payload controllers and communication modules using Altium.
  • Board Bringup and Testing: Assemble, debug, and validate new PCBs; develop test procedures and fixtures to verify functionality and reliability under flight conditions.
  • Documentation: Write technical documentation, prepare fabrication and assembly data for manufacturers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Mechanical engineers, software engineers, research and manufacturing

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or significant demonstrated technical ability and professional experience (6+ years of industry work in a related electronics field)
  • 4+ years of professional PCB design experience with Altium (or equivalent), including products developed with digital, mixed-signal, and analog front-end designs
  • Proven track record leading hardware designs from concept through manufacturing, including DFM/DFT and working directly with contract manufacturers
  • Deep experience with embedded platforms and microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, STM32, ESP32, RP2040)
  • Experience with high-speed digital design, power integrity, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical reviews
  • Embedded programming experience (C++, C, Rust, or Python), including board bring-up, debugging, and low-level driver development for sensors, communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), and real-time control loops

Skills

Required:PCB DesignEmbedded programming

Benefits

  • Meaningful stock options and the opportunity to help shape Rainmaker as an early member of the team
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) with employer matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave for both parents
  • Daily lunch provided at El Segundo headquarters
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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