Searchability Aerospace & Defense · 1 hour ago
Electrical Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expSearchability Aerospace & Defense is a well-funded hardware startup building autonomous platforms for inspecting critical infrastructure in harsh, real-world environments. They are seeking a Founding Electrical Engineer to own system-level architecture from concept through deployment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Paolo Melacrinis
Responsibilities
Own system-level electrical architecture across propulsion, energy storage, power distribution, control, and communications
Define system topologies, interfaces, grounding, and shielding strategies to ensure safety, robustness, and serviceability
Develop block diagrams, power trees, and system schematics to guide PCB, harness, and enclosure design
Define and track power budgets, current paths, and worst-case operating conditions
Lead component selection across power electronics, sensors, converters, controllers, and communication interfaces
Collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers to deliver practical, manufacturable systems
Support electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance through appropriate design choices
Qualification
Required
2–5 years' experience in system-level electrical design for complex electromechanical systems
Strong background in power electronics, sensors, and embedded hardware architectures
Experience with batteries, BMS, or hybrid power systems
Comfort owning designs end-to-end, from early architecture through testing and iteration
Hands-on experience building and validating real hardware
Preferred
Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, marine, aerospace, or other harsh environments
Familiarity with reliability analysis (FMEA, DFMEA, MTBF)
Startup experience or comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Benefits
Equity & benefits
Competitive salary + meaningful equity
Company
Searchability Aerospace & Defense
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Searchability Aerospace & Defense is a specialist recruitment partner supporting government bodies, prime contractors, and regulated organizations across the US.
Founded in 2021Austin, Texas, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase