Staff Electrical Engineer (High Voltage Systems)

TL;DR

Staff Electrical Engineer (High Voltage Systems): Architect, design, and validate high-voltage electrical systems for plasma-based metrology platform with an accent on PCB design, mixed-signal electronics, and system integration. Focus on researching new components, ensuring manufacturability, and translating R&D into robust industrial hardware.

Location: San Leandro, California, United States

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds a manufacturing intelligence platform using cold atmospheric plasma, machine learning, and analytics to provide real-time insights into micro- and nano-materials production for batteries, chips, and power systems.

What you will do

• Lead electrical design and validation of plasma-based metrology systems.
• Design high-voltage and mixed-signal electronics from concept to integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, software, and project teams on product development.
• Research and evaluate new components and architectures for plasma instrumentation.
• Refine designs based on customer feedback and real-world integration needs.
• Maintain technical documentation including schematics, validation plans, and test reports.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in high-voltage PCB design above 5 kV.
• Hands-on full PCB development cycle: concept, schematics, layout, bring-up, testing, HW/SW integration.
• Experience with mixed-signal designs combining analog, digital, and high-voltage.
• Familiarity with DfX practices (DFM, DFT) and structured engineering reviews.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with high ownership.

Nice to have

• Experience in electron optics, electron beam, or plasma systems.
• Familiarity with CE, UL, or other regulatory compliance.
• Experience with high-precision metrology or advanced material processing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision plans.
• 401k matching.
• 20 days PTO plus ~15 paid US holidays per year.
• Early-stage startup environment shaping novel deep-tech hardware.