Hidonix Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expHidonix Industries is a company specializing in robotics systems, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to take on a technical leadership position within their R&D organization. The role involves owning the electrical architecture for next-generation robotics, driving system-level design decisions, and mentoring engineers while remaining hands-on in hardware development.
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Responsibilities
Own system-level electrical architecture for complex embedded and robotic platforms
Lead end-to-end design of high-complexity, multi-layer PCBs — from schematic capture through layout oversight, fabrication, validation, and revision
Define board stack-ups, impedance requirements, power-domain partitioning, and interface strategies for high-performance ARM-based systems
Set component selection strategy, qualify critical parts, maintain BOMs, and guide vendor engagement through prototype and low-volume production
Review and approve schematics, layouts, and design changes across multiple boards or subsystems
Architect robust, high-efficiency multi-rail power delivery systems supporting processors, sensors, motors, and communication modules
Lead lithium-polymer battery management, charging, protection, and safety architecture for portable and wearable robotic systems
Analyze and optimize power integrity, transient behavior, thermal performance, and system efficiency under real-world operating conditions
Guide power-related trade studies and risk assessments
Own RF subsystem architecture, including antenna strategy, coexistence planning, and module integration for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and cellular
Lead high-speed interface design (DDR, eMMC, USB, MIPI, PCIe where applicable), ensuring signal integrity across complex stackups
Use VNAs, spectrum analyzers, SI/PI simulation tools, and lab measurements to validate and optimize RF and high-speed performance
Drive EMI/EMC mitigation strategies early in the design cycle
Architect and integrate IMUs, GNSS receivers, barometers, cameras, and other sensing subsystems into low-noise, high-reliability designs
Design and review analog front ends, signal-conditioning circuits, protection networks, and grounding strategies
Lead performance benchmarking, environmental testing, and design iteration for robustness and manufacturability
Lead prototype bring-up, electrical validation, and design verification at board and system levels
Drive structured root-cause analysis for complex hardware failures and guide corrective design actions
Set validation strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with product and system requirements
Collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, and robotics teams to ensure tight electromechanical integration
Mentor and technically guide mid-level and junior electrical engineers
Lead design reviews and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and documentation quality
Maintain rigorous design documentation, revision control, and release artifacts
Participate in roadmap planning, architectural discussions, and cross-functional technical decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
7–10+ years of professional experience in embedded hardware, robotics, or complex electronic systems
Deep expertise in multi-layer PCB design and review (Altium, KiCad, or equivalent), including controlled impedance and high-speed layout
Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and signal integrity
Demonstrated experience leading RF design and antenna tuning with lab-based validation
Advanced hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
Proven ability to lead complex hardware projects from concept through validation
Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with DDR and other high-speed memory interfaces and SI/PI simulation workflows
Strong background in DFM/DFA, EMC/EMI compliance, and thermal design
Experience supporting product certification and regulatory validation
Prior experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead
Hands-on prototyping, soldering, and rework experience with fine-pitch components
Benefits
Full Comprehensive Benefits
Flexible PTO
Company
Hidonix Industries
At Hidonix, we design and deploy full-stack systems — hardware, autonomy, sensing, and software — that protect people, data, and national security.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Achille De Pasquale
CTO
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