Lead Electrical Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Electrical Engineer (Hardware/Compliance): Designing and validating electrical hardware from concept through mass production with an accent on simulation-driven risk identification and EMC/compliance testing. Focus on creating schematics and system layouts, troubleshooting design failures, and predicting EMI issues before prototyping.

Location: San Jose, California, USA

Salary: $144,000–$200,000 base annually

Company

hirify.global builds products for enterprise environments, taking concepts through production.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to define electrical and compliance design based on product specifications.
• Use simulation tools to identify risk areas and guide electrical design decisions.
• Review and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot design failures by identifying root causes and developing cost-effective mitigation strategies.
• Perform EMC compliance testing (radiated/conducted emissions, immunity, ESD) and address compliance failures (e.g., filters, ferrites, shielding changes).
• Support pilot builds as needed.

Requirements

• Background in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 10+ years of electronics product design experience.
• Experience with simulation and electrical engineering tools (e.g., Cadence Sigrity, ANSYS; diagnostic/troubleshooting equipment such as spectrum analyzer, EMI receiver, VNA, signal generator).
• Knowledge of global regulatory standards and certification protocols (FCC, ISED, CE Mark, KC), including layout review and Korean radio certification and FCC certification.
• Experience with computational modeling tools to predict EMI before physical prototyping (e.g., ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, FEKO).
• Experience with high-speed standards and EMC testing for interfaces and cables (USB, MIPI, HDMI, DisplayPort, RGMII, PCIe; long cable EMC testing such as USB/HDMI/coaxial).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model: some roles work remotely while others work on-premises.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth), flexible spending accounts, and employee share purchase plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and employee product discounts.
• Additional benefits include HSA plans, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and access to expert medical opinions.

Hiring process

• Application review for minimum qualifications and experience fit.
• Interview process to evaluate technical expertise in electrical design, simulation, EMC testing, and compliance knowledge.