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Lead Electronics Engineer

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Salary$150k – $170k
LocationCarlsbad, CA
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live18h ago
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B.S. in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of hardware design experience
Experience bringing consumer electronics from concept to production
Expertise with SoC / FPGA-based systems
Expertise with camera integration
Expertise with high-speed, multilayer PCB design
Leadership
Communication
Mentoring
Ownership
Collaboration
Multitasking
M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred
Complex consumer electronics experience
Digital imaging experience
Linux embedded systems experience
AMD Xilinx Zynq experience
NPI experience
Contract manufacturing experience
Skills
FPGA
SoC
DDR
USB 3.x
Ethernet
PCIe
DisplayPort
MIPI
SPI
I2C
UART
Altium
A365
Arena PLM
Linux
AMD Xilinx Zynq
Oscilloscope
logic analyzer
spectrum analyzer
power analyzer
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
PTO
Paid holidays
Gear discounts
Job Description
Lead Electronics Engineer – Camera & FPGA-Based Consumer Electronics
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced camera-based consumer electronic products utilizing high-speed digital electronics, based on SoC / FPGA technology, and image sensors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete electronic hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production, working closely with FPGA, firmware, mechanical, optical, software, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
Primary Responsibilities
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Define electronics architecture: collaborate with firmware and other cross functional teams on design considerations.
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Design complex, high-speed, multilayer PCBs utilizing SoCs, DDR. Conduct design reviews of other team members layout, considering design rules, clock tree, SI/PI, and EMI/EMC.
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Collaborate with Firmware team on FPGA integration including DDR, interfaces, and timing.
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Circuit design, schematic capture and reviews.
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Oversight and meticulous attention to symbols, footprints & all library management.
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Lead prototype bring-up, validation, debugging, and thermal testing.
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Support manufacturing with DFM, DFT, and yield improvement.
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Work with certification lab to ensure regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, UKCA, EMC, Safety, RoHS, CRA, RED).
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Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management.
Required Qualifications
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B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
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10+ years of hardware design experience.
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Experience bringing consumer electronics from concept to production.
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Expertise with SoC / FPGA-based systems, camera integration, and high-speed, multilayer PCB design.
Required Technical Skills
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High-speed digital design (DDR, FPGA, timing, SI). Understanding of stack-up and material selection, controlled impedance.
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Interfaces: USB 3.x, Ethernet, PCIe, DisplayPort, MIPI, SPI, I2C, UART.
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Camera systems: CMOS sensors, synchronization, image acquisition.
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Power electronics: Strong in DC/DC switching supplies, troubleshooting and design trade-offs. Good understanding of LDOs, Lithium batteries, power sequencing, thermal design.
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DFM: good understanding of design rules vs. cost, supplier test methods & equipment.
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Tools: Altium / A365, PLM systems (Arena PLM preferred)
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Test equipment: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power analyzer.
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Thorough understanding of change management / ECO, accross full product life cycle.
Preferred Experience
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Complex consumer electronics, digital imaging, Linux embedded systems, AMD Xilinx Zynq, NPI, contract manufacturing.
Soft Skills
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Leadership, communication, mentoring, ownership, collaboration, multitasking.
Ideal Candidate
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Experienced designing sophisticated camera-based, FPGA-centric consumer electronics from concept through mass production.
About the company
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Pay Range:
Annual Salary: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00
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The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
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