Electrical Design Engineer

Job Summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineering Lead for an innovative technology company developing advanced sensor systems and AI-powered hardware solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of electrical architecture and PCB design across product development from initial circuit design and schematic development through PCB layout hardware bring-up firmware integration manufacturing and field testing.

You will work on advanced sensor platforms integrating LiDAR cameras GPS IMUs and onboard computing. The ideal candidate has practical experience designing and building circuit boards and enjoys solving challenging hardware engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture and hardware design for advanced sensor-based products.
• Design circuit schematics PCB layouts and electronic systems using Altium.
• Develop and test custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for integrated hardware products.
• Support high-speed digital design RF design power integrity and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Work on hardware integration involving LiDAR cameras IMUs GNSS and embedded computing platforms.
• Perform hardware bring-up debugging troubleshooting and electrical validation.
• Support firmware development and hardware-software integration using C/C.
• Work with communication interfaces and protocols including CAN USB Ethernet SPI I2C and UART.
• Collaborate with mechanical software and product engineering teams to deliver integrated hardware solutions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to improve product quality and production readiness.
• Support product assembly testing manufacturing and field deployment.
• Take ownership of electrical engineering projects from concept and design through production and validation.

Required Qualifications

• 05 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Practical experience designing developing or building custom PCBs and electronic hardware.
• Strong understanding of electrical architecture circuit design and schematic development.
• Experience with PCB layout and electronic hardware testing.
• Familiarity with C/C and embedded hardware systems.
• Strong troubleshooting debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of technical projects and work independently.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium or similar PCB design software.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital design RF design and power integrity.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design and testing.
• Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson.
• Exposure to LiDAR IMU GNSS cameras or other sensor technologies.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN USB Ethernet SPI I2C and UART.
• Experience with hardware prototyping firmware integration manufacturing or field testing.
• Personal hardware projects engineering competition experience internships or a portfolio demonstrating practical PCB design capabilities.

Compensation & Equity

• Annual base salary: $140000$160000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive early-stage startup equity.
• Full-time employment opportunity.

Work Location & Travel

• Based in the Dogpatch area of San Francisco California.
• On-site position.
• Occasional travel to customer locations in the United States and internationally may be required.
• Supplier visits including international travel to China may be part of the role.

Work Authorization

Eligible visa transfers and new visa sponsorships may be considered including OPT H-1B and TN subject to applicable eligibility and employer requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable employment laws.