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Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following a $200M Series B at a $1.4B valuation, the company is expanding teams to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
You will join the R&D team as an Embedded Electrical Engineer, owning the design of compute modules and associated boards used across the company's platforms. This role combines demanding high-speed design work with hands-on bench work, taking hardware from first prototype through to flight-qualified boards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing SoMs, baseboards, and test boards for compute platforms
- High-speed digital design around application processors (PCIe, 10 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.x, MIPI) with attention to layout constraints and signal integrity
- Power tree design, sequencing, and conversion topologies with verified power-up/power-down behavior
- Leading design reviews from block diagram through release for fabrication
- Working with PCB and EMS partners on stack-up, via technology, layout guidance, and cost optimization
- Defining verification test plans, troubleshooting, and characterizing boards through thermal, vibration, EMC, and ESD qualification
- Cross-functional collaboration with embedded software, mechanical, and validation teams for flight qualification
You will operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. The role demands both strategic design thinking and hands-on problem-solving.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Educational Background: MSc in electrical, computer, or related engineering field (PhD a plus); hands-on design and bring-up record valued over specific degree
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in embedded hardware design, with boards taken from specification through bring-up and qualification into production
- Technical Expertise: High-speed design including layout constraints, signal integrity, and validation; systems built around processors with external memory (DDR, Flash) carried through to committed layout; power trees with deliberate conversion topologies and verified power-up/power-down behavior
- Tools: In-depth knowledge of electronic CAD tools (e.g., Altium)
- Testing Proficiency: Proficiency with electronic test equipment and experience planning thermal, vibration, EMC, and ESD qualification
- Manufacturing: Experience working with fabrication and assembly partners on stack-up, via technology, and cost trade-offs
- Problem Solving: Rigorous, structured, analytical approach; ability to work autonomously and see boards from concept through production
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present design and test results to engineers and senior stakeholders
- Strong Advantages: FPGA or MPSoC design, prior work deploying AI inference on embedded targets, UAS/drone/defense hardware experience
- Commitment: 100% dedication to mission and vision; thrives in fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
