Junior Hardware Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Engineer to assist with innovative projects in electrical system design and development. The ideal candidate will possess experience in designing, building and deploying highly embedded systems. Knowledge and know‑how are a must in PCB layout, digital and analog circuit design, and high‑speed signal integrity analysis. This role requires understanding or familiarity in the principles of timing closure, layout constraints, and signal integrity considerations for high‑performance embedded systems.

You will be responsible for helping senior engineers in project execution from concept through implementation. A background or familiarity in firmware development, signal processing, and mechanical integration is needed to succeed in this position.

The candidate will:

• Help in the design and development of complex electrical systems, including PCB schematics, layout, and system integration using CAD tools such as Altium Designer, AutoCAD, Revit, Micro Station, and Solid Works. Have experience with both analog and digital circuit design at RF signal frequencies, microcontrollers, complex multilayer boards, and SPICE simulation
• Conduct root cause analysis on electrical failures and implement corrective actions to optimize system reliability. Perform debugging and troubleshooting of hardware and firmware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc
• Be able to work with a wide range of technologies and protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet
• Collaborate on mechanical-electrical integration involving surface mount technology (SMT), soldering techniques, and mechanical knowledge for product assembly
• Help develop firmware for microcontrollers such as ARM-based systems and Arduino platforms using C++ and other scripting languages

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Green card holder
• Work on location in Torrance, CA
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Need strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a small team environment

CHIRP Robotics is a well-funded seed‑stage startup operating in stealth mode and based in Torrance, California. The company aims to become a leading U.S. provider of modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a wide range of vehicles and applications. It has an impressive portfolio of patents on the hardware side and IP in software / algorithms. CHIRP’s CEO, a founding member of SpaceX, brings extensive technical expertise, a strong professional network, and significant business leadership experience.

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Total Compensation includes a Stock Options grant, competitive benefits, and unlimited vacation.

• Opportunity to work on challenging, innovative, and complex systems
• Hands‑on experience with a broad range of engineering challenges
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package