# Electrical Engineer > Raydar · Los Angeles, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-13 **Salary:** USD 120,000–220,000 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description About the company Our client is an aerospace and technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a small engineering group as its first dedicated electrical engineer, taking ownership of an onboard computer for an upcoming flight program. You will also contribute to the electronics design for a later, larger system, splitting your time between the lab bench and collaboration with outside manufacturing partners. What you'll do \- Own the design of the onboard flight computer, with delivery in the first 90 days as the top priority. \- Prototype on the bench, bring up new boards and troubleshoot problems in the lab alongside engineering leadership. \- Collaborate with external manufacturers on the electronics and compute hardware for a larger production system. \- Help guide decisions about high-speed data links between processors and evaluate optical alternatives. \- Develop low-level code and supporting software for the payload as the need arises. ## Requirements What we're looking for \- Solid grounding in high-speed digital design, including signal and power integrity. \- Hands-on experience taking custom boards or system boards from schematic capture through high-speed layout, bring-up and debugging. \- At least 1 year at a high-growth startup, with exposure to building things from zero. \- A degree in electrical or computer engineering, or comparable practical experience. \- Ability to work on-site five days a week in Los Angeles, CA. \- Open to any level, from a promising new graduate to a veteran with 10+ years of experience. Bonus points \- Prior work at the silicon level on processors, accelerators or large custom chips. \- A track record of working closely with outside electronics manufacturers. \- Familiarity with optical networking or related data-communication technologies. \- Background at well-known aerospace, semiconductor or hardware companies. \- Exposure to hardware built for harsh environments such as spaceflight. ## Benefits Compensation and benefits \- Base salary: USD 120,000 to 220,000 per year \- Equity \- Health, dental and vision coverage \- Flexible time off \- Relocation support Location and work model \- Los Angeles, CA, United States \- On-site, 5 days per week in office \- Full-time ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/0D3603223F/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)