Electrical Engineer (New Grad)

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

84d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer at General Matter, you will design, build, and test high-performance sensor, actuator, power conversion, safety, and control systems. You will design electrical circuits, implement actuator control algorithms, and write safety-critical firmware. You will have an opportunity to take ownership of systems, see work through systems designed through testing and production, and communicate with a highly collaborative, cross-functional team. This is a high-impact role for engineers excited by fast-paced, intense, Skunkworks-style projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following: electrical systems architecture, circuit design, PCBA layout, and/or harness design.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• 3+ years of design experience designing power electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify).
• Experience developing new hardware, not just incremental updates.
• Experience in firmware development, electromagnetic simulation, or electromechanical integration.
• Comfortable quickly learning new analysis methodologies, simulations tools, and circuit topologies.
• Maintains high standards of technical documentation by ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Proactively communicates progress and risks and contributes to a culture of transparency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly reliable electrical systems and components for General Matter's enrichment technology.
• Conduct systems trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, design documentation, manufacturing planning, and production test for electrical designs.
• Create development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable enrichment hardware.
• Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their intended function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $90,000-$105,000 annually.
• Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical, vision & dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees