Lead Embedded Electrical Engineer - US - 1099

Very LLC•New York, NY

36d•$90•Remote

About The Position

As a Lead Embedded Electrical Engineer at Very, you will work closely with our Software, Hardware, and Product Design teams to deliver full-service solutions for our clients. Very specializes in end-to-end hardware and software systems that solve real business problems, with electrical design and system reliability at the core of their work. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in electrical system architecture, schematic design, and board-level development, along with a strong understanding of how electrical decisions impact manufacturability, reliability, and product performance. You will be expected to communicate effectively across disciplines, clearly presenting design decisions, tradeoffs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Successful candidates will have experience translating business and product requirements into robust electrical designs, collaborating in interdisciplinary teams, and supporting designs from early concept through production and scale. This role focuses on embedded electronics and PCB development for connected devices, not large-scale electrical infrastructure such as substations, building electrical systems, or industrial power distribution.

Requirements

6+ years of experience
BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
Expert-level proficiency in electrical schematic capture (preferably Altium)
Proven ability to perform complex PCB layout, including high-speed signal integrity and power delivery network (PDN) analysis
Deep experience with embedded systems design, including microcontroller selection and peripheral integration
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
Experience with power supply design (AC/DC, DC/DC conversion) and low-power battery-operated designs
Knowledge of common wireless communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular) and RF design considerations (matching networks, antenna integration)
Experience ensuring products meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FCC, CE, UL)
Client Obsessed: Keeps the client’s success front and center. Measures technical choices by their business impact.
Communicates Effectively: Expert communicator who informs, engages, and aligns diverse audiences.
Sets the Bar: Holds themselves and others to exceptionally high technical and delivery standards.
Thrives in the Grind: Finds energy and satisfaction in complex, high-stakes work — and helps others do the same.
Leads Through Complexity: Brings clarity and direction when projects are messy, high-pressure, or uncertain.
Must have access to your own computer/device and reliable internet.
Must have a valid work permit for the United States.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of signal processing and sensor interfacing techniques
Experience designing products for hazardous or harsh environments
Background in optimizing products for extreme low power consumption (e.g., energy harvesting, deep sleep modes)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud) and how electrical design impacts device-to-cloud communication
Experience with embedded security considerations (secure boot, encryption, anti-tamper)
Prior experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., Medical, Automotive, Industrial Control)
Familiarity with embedded firmware environments (Bare Metal C, RTOS, or embedded Linux) is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Personally bringing up, debugging, and validating hardware prototypes
Designing custom PCBAs from concept through production
Performing thorough electrical validation and troubleshooting
Using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools to debug and validate hardware designs
Ensuring designs are production-ready before handoff to manufacturing
Architecting the electrical sub-system on new IoT products
Interacting with contract manufacturers to get your designs into mass production
Owning hardware designs end-to-end, from early architecture through prototype validation and production readiness.