Electrical Engineer

Stafl Systems•South San Francisco, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join Stafl Systems’ hardware development team. You’ll work on battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, and custom battery pack designs for industries including electric vehicles, aviation, construction, and defense. This role will focus on supporting the design, validation, test, and troubleshooting of BMS and power electronics hardware. You’ll work closely with senior engineers on prototype bring-up, functional testing, and root cause analysis of electronic boards and systems in a fast-paced product development environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on in the lab and is eager to grow into a circuit design and PCB layout role. You’ll use Altium Designer to develop boards that go into production battery systems for Stafl’s diverse customer base. This is a high-growth opportunity—engineers who demonstrate strong motivation, technical curiosity, and consistent performance will have the chance to take on expanded responsibilities and progress quickly into design ownership roles

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
1-3 years of electrical engineering experience (internships, co-op positions, design focused lab work, or competitions included)
Experience designing PCBs (schematic capture and board layout), bring up and testing
Experience operating lab bench equipment (soldering, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads…etc.)
Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, etc)
Experience collaborating in a team environment across engineering disciplines
Experience documenting engineering design work

Nice To Haves

Experience working with systems containing lithium-ion batteries
Experience with designing prototypes and system integration
Experience in Altium Designer or other PCBA design tools
Experience designing and analyzing both digital and analog circuits

Responsibilities

Testing and validating Stafl’s battery management system (BMS) hardware across multiple product configurations and voltage classes
Set up and operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, and multimeters
Execute test plans, procedures, and data collection for BMS and battery pack hardware under the guidance of senior engineers
Document test results and present technical reports
Designing PCBs for Stafl’s BMS product family and test hardware in Altium Designer (schematic capture and board layout)
Troubleshoot hardware failures and assist in root cause analysis
Collaborate with Stafl’s embedded software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams on integrated battery and powertrain solutions
Communicate technical progress to Stafl’s OEM customers and internal team members

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered by the company.
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of fully paid leave to support your growing family.
Competitive Compensation: Base salary, sign-on bonus, plus an equity award.
401(k) Plan: Employer match up to 5% to help you save for the future.
Vacation & Sick Leave: 3 weeks of accrued vacation and 2 weeks of accrued sick leave.
Company Holidays: Paid holidays in accordance with the company schedule.
Flexible Leave: Unpaid personal leave options available when needed.
PTO Nomination Program: Recognize and reward your teammates with additional time off.
Bereavement Leave: 1 week fully paid.
Jury Duty Leave: Up to 1 week fully paid.
Professional Development: Annual training budget to support your career growth.
Safety Shoe Stipend: Company-provided support for required safety gear.
Collaborative Environment: We operate primarily on-site to foster fast-paced collaboration and execution. Hybrid flexibility may be available after an introductory period, depending on business needs.
Team Outing Program: Department events including a half-day off and a company-sponsored allowance.
Social Calendar: Weekly, monthly, and seasonal team-building events.
Fuel Your Day: Regular catered team lunches plus a kitchen fully stocked with snacks and beverages daily.
Travel & Charging: Uber Business access, free on-site EV charging, and more.