Firestorm-posted 6 days ago
$135,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • San Diego, CA

Firestorm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing hardware team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs across our product lines, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability, and reliability. You’ll drive layout standards, mentor others on best practices, and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where your deep expertise in high-speed layout, signal integrity, and PCB manufacturing will have a direct impact on Firestorm’s hardware success.

  • Create and manage schematic symbols, footprints, and layout templates in the internal CAD libraries
  • Perform advanced floor planning, signal routing, and power distribution for high-complexity boards
  • Design multilayer, HDI, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs for space-, weight-, and thermally constrained applications
  • Define and manage PCB stack-ups, impedance targets, and signal integrity constraints
  • Apply best practices in layout for DFM & DFA
  • Execute full PCB design cycles: placement, constraints management, routing, design reviews, and release
  • Generate comprehensive engineering documentation, including ECOs, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and release packages
  • Partner with PCB fabrication vendors to validate impedance models and stack-up choices for high-volume manufacturability
  • Design and maintain cable harness documentation using Altium Harness Designer
  • Conduct root cause analysis of PCB design or layout issues, identify corrective actions, and implement solutions to improve performance, manufacturability, or reliability
  • Manage multiple PCB layout projects simultaneously by effectively prioritizing tasks, planning, and working independently to meet schedule and quality targets
  • Track project timelines and milestones, proactively adjust priorities, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams
  • Maintain and evolve Firestorm’s internal layout standards, checklists, and workflows
  • Present layout reviews and document design trade-offs and decisions
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering capacity
  • Minimum 2+ years of PCB layout and design experience
  • Strong proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD)
  • Deep understanding of PCB stack-ups, impedance control, and high-speed routing techniques
  • Experience with multilayer boards including HDI, blind/buried vias, and back-drilling
  • Solid knowledge of rigid, flex, and rigid-flex design and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with signal integrity and transmission line concepts (e.g., phase matching, crosstalk, insertion/return loss, termination, and BGA breakout strategies)
  • Ability to manage complex designs from concept to release, including thorough documentation
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills across disciplines
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • U.S. Person status (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required due to ITAR regulations.
  • Strong understanding of constraints-driven PCB design methodology
  • Proficiency in layout and schematic capture tools such as Altium, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Expedition, or Concept
  • Familiarity with signal integrity simulation and analysis tools
  • Background in impedance-controlled stack-up design, HDI construction, and manufacturing constraints
  • Solid understanding of PCB fabrication processes, including blind/buried vias and back-drilling
  • Experience drafting mechanical drawings in AutoCAD or similar tools
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Excellent communication, organization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
  • We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in December
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
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