Electrical Engineer - Sensors

Vital Lyfe•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges Mission Lead the design and development of advanced sensors that drive our cutting-edge water desalination products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
2+ years of hands-on experience in sensor system design and development (internship experience considered).
Proficiency with electronics CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and lab instruments for validation and troubleshooting.
Solid understanding of analog/digital signal chains, noise reduction, filtering, and interface protocols.
Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
Strong analytical and debugging skills across electrical and system layers.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded firmware development for sensor data acquisition and processing.
Knowledge of calibration, linearization, and compensation techniques for sensor signals.
Background in data acquisition systems, real-time control, or feedback systems.
Exposure to environmental testing (e.g., thermal, vibration, ingress protection).
Understanding of fluid systems, water quality sensors, or process instrumentation.
Familiarity with ruggedized or field-deployable sensing systems.

Responsibilities

Lead development of sensor-based systems, including signal conditioning, interfacing, and environmental integration.
Design and prototype analog and digital sensor circuits, incorporating PCB layout where appropriate.
Evaluate and select sensor technologies (temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, etc.) for performance, cost, and reliability in harsh environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sensing requirements, system interfaces, and integration constraints from concept through production.
Develop calibration and testing procedures to validate sensor performance across environmental conditions.
Support embedded system integration, working closely with firmware and mechanical engineering teams.
Contribute to DFM/DFT efforts and assist in transitioning sensor assemblies to scalable manufacturing processes.
Research emerging sensor technologies and recommend novel approaches to measurement and system feedback challenges.