Founding Electrical Engineer

Clera

$160K — $200K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in hardware production and PCB design.
  • Proficiency with PCB design tools like KiCad, Altium, or Cadence.
  • Strong background in areas such as high speed digital, power electronics, and antennas.
  • Demonstrated project ownership from requirements to manufacturing.
  • Experience in customer collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
  • Ability to create internal tools for enhancing hardware design processes.
  • Familiarity with generative AI technologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage 2-4 client projects simultaneously from conception to manufacturing.
  • Design hardware for diverse applications such as motor controllers and RF systems.
  • Engage with customers to identify their needs and constraints.
  • Develop internal tools to streamline hardware design processes.
  • Collaborate with layout specialists and firmware engineers to optimize designs.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Flexible work hours and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are building an AI powered electrical engineering platform that helps translate ideas into manufacturable circuits. You will work closely with software and hardware colleagues on real customer projects to shape fast, reliable hardware development.
What You'll Do
  • Own 2-4 client projects at a time from requirements through manufacturing.
  • Design across a broad range of applications including motor controllers, compute carriers, RF and antenna systems, battery management, and high speed interfaces.
  • Work directly with customers to understand constraints and deliver viable hardware solutions.
  • Help build internal tools and automation to significantly accelerate hardware design.
  • Collaborate with layout specialists, firmware engineers, and manufacturing partners.
What We're Looking For
  • 1+ years of experience shipping hardware to production and designing PCBs.
  • Experience with PCB design tools such as KiCad, Altium, Cadence, LTSpice or similar.
  • Broad technical background across multiple domains including high speed digital, power electronics, antennas, BGA fanout, and related areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to own client projects from requirements gathering through manufacturing.
  • Experience collaborating with customers and cross functional teams to deliver results.
  • Experience building internal tooling or automation to improve hardware design processes.
  • Familiarity with generative AI technologies or AI assisted coding tools is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits


Location

On site in San Francisco, California, United States. The primary location is San Francisco with in person collaboration required.

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