Electrical & Computer Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small team in the defense and space sector as its first dedicated electrical and computer engineer. You will prepare a satellite flight computer for launch and help develop GPU compute electronics for in-orbit AI inference. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and own the flight computer for a satellite mission, with this as the primary focus during your first 90 days. - Build prototypes, bring up hardware, and debug systems in the Los Angeles lab alongside engineering leadership. - Work with electronics manufacturers to design systems and compute hardware for a larger satellite. - Define high-speed interconnect approaches, including NVLink and SerDes, and assess photonics and optical interconnects. - Write firmware and platform software for payload systems as needed. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 0 to 15 years of electrical or computer engineering experience, including at least one year in a high-growth, venture-backed startup or other zero-to-one environment. - End-to-end experience designing custom boards or system boards, including schematics, high-speed PCB layout, hardware bring-up, and debugging. - Knowledge of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power integrity. - A degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. - Experience with chip-level systems such as GPUs, accelerators, SoCs, or large ASICs is valuable. - Relevant experience with photonics, optical interconnects, networking, contract manufacturers, satellite hardware, or radiation-hardened systems is a plus. - Startup experience is expected, including for candidates with aerospace prime or government contractor backgrounds. - Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $120,000 to $220,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site, five days per week in Los Angeles, California.