Sr. Electrical Engineer
AeroVironmentSalary not specified
$190,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, RoboticsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Solid EE fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs
- Mastery of Altium in both schematics and layout
- Mastery of debugging HW issues. You know how to attack a problem, document, and come up with solutions quickly
Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual designs and conduct trade studies to support key design decisions
- Design and validate PCBAs for critical components of the Humanoid like compute boards, camera electronics, power distribution boards, battery management systems, sensing boards, or motor controllers
- Support the review of design artifacts (schematics, layouts, bill of materials…) from your peers or external suppliers
- Support system integration and test activities by contributing to test execution and debugging
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Senior Electrical Engineer position?
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $190,000 - $260,000 annually, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Is this role remote or in-office?
The role requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration and is based in San Jose, CA.
What are the key required skills for this Senior Electrical Engineer role?
Candidates need a Bachelor or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of industry experience, solid EE fundamentals with hands-on PCBA design, building, and testing experience, mastery of Altium for schematics and layout, and mastery of debugging hardware issues.
What does the team at Figure work on?
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid robot, Figure 02, designed for commercial tasks and the home.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Electrical Engineer position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of experience with hands-on PCBA design and testing, mastery of Altium and hardware debugging, plus bonus experience in camera electronics, high-speed boards, signal integrity, small boards, LTspice, Python, or embedded programming.
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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