Staff Electrical Engineer

Role: Staff Electrical Engineer
Location: New York City | Full-time | On-site
Compensation: $150k – $225k + Equity

About the Role

This role is a senior-level opportunity to lead the electronics design and architecture of high-volume consumer hardware products.
As the Staff Electrical Engineer, you will own end-to-end hardware development—from early prototypes to mass production—while collaborating across firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and overseas engineering teams.
If you excel in low-power system design, RF architectures, PCB development, and scaling complex hardware through production, this position offers significant technical ownership and impact.

What You Will Do

• Own Electronics Design – Lead hardware development across proof-of-concept, EVT/DVT builds, validation, and release to mass production.

• System Architecture & Optimization – Drive schematic design, PCB layout guidance, component selection, and overall hardware architecture.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and international engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.

• Low-Power Engineering – Develop and refine power management strategies for ultra-low-power applications.

• Manufacturing Support – Work with overseas contract manufacturers/JDM partners on design reviews, testing, validation, and production scaling.

• Hardware Bring-Up & Testing – Lead board bring-up, debug, test development, and safety/qualification processes.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in high-volume consumer electronics.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Deep expertise in:

  • Low-power system design

  • Lithium-ion battery-powered systems

  • RF systems (Wi-Fi, LTE, GNSS) and antenna design

  • Sensors and mixed-signal circuit design

  • Digital communication buses

• Proficiency with schematic capture & PCB layout software (Altium preferred).

• Advanced lab debugging skills—oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.

• Ability to solder and rework components down to 0201 under a microscope.

• Experience leading hardware development from prototype production.

• Familiarity with firmware concepts, with basic C or Python for testing/support.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional and international teams.

• Willingness to travel to China as needed.

Compensation & Perks

Salary: $150k – $225k
Equity: Included
Work Policy: Fully on-site in NYC

Benefits

• Flexible PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Access to wellness and virtual care programs

• Annual charitable stipend

• Complimentary access to company hardware ecosystem

• Additional gifting benefits for friends and family

Why Join

• Lead the development of next-generation consumer hardware from architecture to mass production

• Tackle complex electrical engineering challenges across low-power, RF, and high-volume systems

• Collaborate closely with top-tier cross-functional teams, including global manufacturing partners

• Influence long-term hardware strategy and product performance at scale

• Work in a hands-on, high-ownership environment with significant technical autonomy