Sr. Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Sr. Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Our client, a very financially stable San Francisco-based company in business for over 40 years, designs and manufactures high-precision electronic systems for aerospace, defense, scientific, and industrial applications.

They are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems. In this role, you'll lead the design and development of advanced instrumentation electronics while supporting complex projects and helping oversee the engineering group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design board-level analog and digital circuits
• Define system requirements and specifications
• Design and document hardware architectures
• Contribute to and supervise projects involving embedded firmware and FPGA development
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Write comprehensive design and product documentation
• Draft and refine standard operating procedures
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations
• Suggest improvements to enhance system performance and features, including input for business development initiatives
• Develop and implement production test strategies and programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or higher in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with a strong grasp of fundamental engineering principles
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proven expertise in analog circuit design and analysis, including power supply and instrumentation systems
• Hands‑on experience with digital design and system analysis
• Proficiency with schematic capture and knowledge of PCB layout (using PADS or similar tools)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (no H1B)
• Understanding of signal processing and control theory (linear, classical, and non‑linear)
• Some FPGA experience or knowledge, ideally with VHDL
• Experience or good understanding of embedded systems programming in C/C++
• Familiarity with embedded Linux or real‑time operating systems such as FreeRTOS
• Experience in analog/mixed‑signal and data acquisition designs
• Background in team leadership or mentoring of junior staff

INCENTIVES & BENEFITS

• Base Salary to $200K+
• Bi-Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• PTO and paid U.S. holidays
• Relocation assistance

For a list of all our openings, please visit www.gygaforce.com

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing