Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the research, design, and development of advanced sensing and detection systems. This role blends deep technical expertise with hands-on engineering and cross-functional collaboration across electronics, physics, and signal processing.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader and innovation driver, helping translate early-stage concepts into practical, high-performance products through iterative development and rapid learning cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert in advanced sensing technologies and low-noise electronic design
• Lead system architecture development from concept through validation
• Define performance targets, system requirements, and engineering tradeoffs
• Guide teams in solving complex measurement and detection challenges

Research & Innovation

• Explore and develop new approaches for detecting and processing low-level signals
• Improve system performance through electrical, algorithmic, and system-level techniques
• Stay current with emerging technologies in sensing, electronics, and instrumentation
• Prototype and evaluate new technologies for future product development

System Design & Analysis

• Design and develop precision analog circuitry and signal chains
• Analyze system performance, including noise and signal integrity considerations
• Support system-level modeling, simulation, and lab validation
• Drive testing, characterization, and performance optimization efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical development across the organization
• Support product development, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making
• Lead design reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12–15 years of experience developing complex electronic or sensing systems
• Strong background in analog circuit design, particularly low-noise systems
• Experience working with signal processing for low-level or high-precision measurements
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence engineering direction
• Experience working in fast-paced, iterative development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced sensing or detection technologies
• Exposure to system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, or similar)
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary system design environments
• Background in precision instrumentation or high-performance electronics
• Prior experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($150K–$180K) performance bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available