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Electrical Engineer

Farcast San Francisco, CA 1 day ago

engineering

Our Goals

At Farcast, we aim to improve global prosperity. We achieve this goal by building innovative products that enable access to information. Satellite internet is one of the most important ways to achieve this goal and to provide global connectivity coverage. However, the capacity of satellite internet services is limited by the quality and affordability of the devices consumers use to connect to satellites. These devices are called “user terminals”. Our mission is to bring unprecedented innovation to the user terminal industry.

We believe our innovation will be key in making satellite internet accessible to everyone. Please join us if your goals align with ours!

Responsibilities

Design schematic and layout of mixed-signal, power, and digital circuitry for RF applications.

Contribute to system architecture decisions, including power networks, thermal management, and component selection.

Successful delivery of PCB/PCBA builds using HDI technology

Develop and execute PCBA test plans with an emphasis on IEC compliance and reliability across environmental conditions.

Required Experience

Strong working knowledge and experience with schematic capture and layout of high-density PCBs in Orcad or Allegro

Working knowledge of Signal Integrity, Power Integrity

5+ years of hands-on experience in board-level design, bring-up, manufacturing, and testing

Experience with DFM/DFT/DFX

Experience with IPC standards for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and test

Established track record of designing and releasing electronics into production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency

Demonstrated experience with general EE test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, MS is preferred

What Makes You Stand Out

Previous experience with HDI in high-reliability electronics

Working knowledge of RF design principles, including transmission line theory and practical implementation in PCB layout.

Experience in testing complex digital, power, and RF systems, including active antenna modules or phased arrays

Experience in regulated industries such as aviation or the automotive fields

Base Salary Range

Compensation includes a competitive base salary as part of a comprehensive package tailored to the candidate’s experience and background.

Offered Benefits

• Meaningful company stock ownership

• Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown

• Parental leave designed by parents for parents

• 401k with 5% company matching

• $6,000 annual wellness perk

• Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family

In-Person Requirement

• All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week

Export Control Requirement

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Diversity and Inclusion

• Farcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics

• We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider still applying.

Note to Recruiters

• Farcast does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies

• Please do not forward resumes to Farcast employees

• Farcast is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted by agencies