Senior Electrical Engineer (PCB Design)

TL;DR

Senior Electrical Engineer (PCB Design): Leading the electrical architecture and PCB development for high-reliability reactor control systems with an accent on mixed-signal design, signal integrity, and harsh-environment electronics. Focus on owning the full hardware lifecycle from schematic capture to field deployment for cutting-edge portable nuclear microreactors.

Location: Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo, CA headquarters

Salary: $158,000 – $219,450

Company

hirify.global is an El Segundo-based startup developing portable, fail-safe nuclear microreactors to provide critical power support for remote sites, hospitals, and data centers.

What you will do

• Own the design and development of multilayer PCBs for reactor control and instrumentation systems.
• Define electrical architecture including power distribution, analog front ends, and digital interfaces.
• Perform schematic capture and layout with a focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Bring up, debug, and validate hardware through rigorous board-level testing and instrumentation.
• Develop and execute hardware qualification test plans for performance and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless hardware and software integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing custom multilayer and mixed-signal PCBs.
• Strong proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools like Altium or Cadence.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity, grounding strategies, and EMI/EMC techniques.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Must work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing electronics for radiation-hardened or harsh environments (nuclear, aerospace, defense).
• Exposure to FPGA or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of nuclear instrumentation or detector interface electronics.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with generous employer contribution.
• Stock incentive plan for all full-time employees.
• Flexible PTO policy and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Daily catered lunch and free snacks/drinks at the office.
• Strong team culture with regular events and in-person camaraderie.