Senior Electrical Engineer

Iris Technology Corp•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Iris Technology Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electronics for demanding space and tactical applications. The engineer will own hardware development from requirements and circuit design through board bring-up, integration, and verification. Depending on expertise and project needs, work may involve cryocooler control electronics, FPIE electronics for space applications, or power management electronics for tactical systems. The role is suited to an engineer with strong analog and/or digital design skills who enjoys solving technical problems and delivering reliable, tested hardware. The position is based in Irvine, California, and may involve working with electronic hardware, test equipment, and engineering documentation in office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environments. Additional physical, environmental, travel, or schedule requirements may apply based on project and business needs. A U.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident is required; visa sponsorship is not available. The position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant electronic hardware design experience.
Demonstrated strength in at least one area: analog/mixed-signal design, digital hardware design, or power electronics.
Experience taking circuit or PCB designs from concept through prototype bring-up and verification.
Proficiency with schematic capture, circuit analysis or simulation, and laboratory test equipment.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and ability to identify and resolve hardware design issues.
Ability to work independently on assigned designs and communicate technical decisions clearly across engineering disciplines.
Strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles.
Ability to evaluate electrical systems, components, materials, and applications.
Ability to develop practical, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to internal teams and customers.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other cross-functional team members.
U.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident status and legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience with space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware.
Experience with cryocooler controls, motor-drive electronics, or closed-loop control systems.
Experience with FPIE electronics, precision analog signal conditioning, or high-speed low-noise mixed-signal design.
Experience with FPGA-based digital hardware, embedded processor interfaces, or high-speed digital design.
Experience with DC/DC conversion, power distribution, protection circuitry, or power sequencing.
Experience with worst-case analysis, component derating, radiation effects, or high-reliability component selection.
Experience with EMI/EMC design, environmental qualification, or hardware qualification testing.

Responsibilities

Own circuit and board-level designs, including requirements definition, architecture, schematic development, component selection, and PCB layout guidance.
Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power circuitry aligned with expertise and assigned products.
Perform circuit simulations and design analyses to verify performance, margins, and reliability.
Lead hands-on board bring-up, troubleshooting, integration, and design verification.
Develop test procedures and document results demonstrating compliance with product requirements.
Prepare and present technical analyses, design review packages, and engineering recommendations.
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware/software, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver producible, reliable hardware.
Support qualification, production transition, and resolution of hardware issues.

Benefits

Flexible education benefits.
12 paid holidays per year.
401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility.
Paid time off for vacation and personal time, accruing at 80 hours per year, with higher accrual rates based on length of service.
Five sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in.
Long-term disability insurance, paid by the employer after eligibility.
Life insurance, paid by the employer after eligibility.
Supplemental life insurance offered after eligibility.
Group dental plan offered after eligibility.
Group vision plan offered after eligibility.
Health care: 80% of the premium for an HMO plan is allowed toward the plan of the employee’s choosing after eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account offered after eligibility.