Senior Electrical Engineer, Spectre

Senior Electrical Engineer, Spectre Group

San Diego, CA

Engineering

In office

Full-time

Who We Are

At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.

About the Role

Firestorm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing hardware team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs across our product lines, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability, and reliability. You’ll drive layout standards and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where your deep expertise in high-speed layout, signal integrity, and PCB manufacturing will have a direct impact on Firestorm’s hardware success.

What You’ll Do

· Shape, support, and design electrical systems and subsystems for new products and components. Conduct PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the system

· Design high density interconnect (HDI) boards and flexible/flex-rigid circuits for space- and weight-constrained applications

· Ability to build electromechanical subsystems for testing and validation

· Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

· Apply best practices in PCB design for manufacturability, reliability, and performance

· Interpret and apply IPC standards, PCB material properties, and stack-up requirements

· Design PCBs involving power electronics, RF, high-speed digital, and analog circuits

· Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle

· Interface directly with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to drive high-quality outcomes

· Manage project timelines, track deliverables, and prioritize work across multiple initiatives

· Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle

· Ensure all designs meet quality and schedule commitments

· Clearly document technical decisions and present layout reviews to internal stakeholders

· Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred, or equivalent experience

· U.S. Person status (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required due to ITAR regulations.

· 7+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering capacity

· Experience with conducting PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and/or integration with the system

· Experience with schematic capture of electrical circuit design software

· Experience with RF systems and analog designs

· Knowledge of high voltage DC power systems

· Familiarity with power architecture and high-speed digital design

· Experiencing reading and interpreting designs/schematics

· Hands-on experience working with battery-powered products

· Experience working with suppliers and managing relations

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with advanced battery management systems and energy harvesting technologies

· Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment

· Experience with Altium

· Knowledge of compliance requirements and standards in the defense sector.

· Familiarity with reliability testing and validation methodologies

· Background in aerospace

Work Environment

· Based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA or remote.

· We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating. Relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.

· Compensation

US Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000 USD

The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.

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