Senior Electrical Engineer

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERMesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh.Our products integrate precision optics and advanced packaging backed by electrical systems designed for performance, signal integrity, and production scalability from day one. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical development across the platform—owning architecture, design, and validation of complex high-speed PCB assemblies while building the evaluation and test infrastructure required to release products to production. This is a high-ownership, hands-on role spanning product design, system validation, and production readiness, working closely with product, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.RESPONSIBILITIES:Architect and design complex multilayer PCB assemblies for high-speed optical hardware, including power distribution, high-speed serial interfaces, control and monitoring circuits, and debug accessDefine electrical system architecture for new products, making key trade-offs across performance, signal integrity, thermal constraints, manufacturability, and testabilityLead signal integrity strategy and controlled impedance design; own SI/PI analysis and simulation workflows to close design margins prior to fabricationOwn board bring-up, validation, and system-level debug workflows, including development of repeatable bring-up procedures for production useArchitect evaluation platforms for new silicon, optics, and interconnect components, defining the electrical infrastructure needed to characterize and qualify new devicesDefine electrical validation strategy and compliance coverage for high-speed SerDes and other critical interfacesDevelop automated end-of-line test and firmware flashing infrastructure in collaboration with firmware and manufacturing engineering teamsPartner with manufacturing to ensure DFM, DFT, and production robustness; review designs for assembly yield, test coverage, and field serviceabilityAnalyze yield trends and electrical failures to drive root-cause investigation and corrective action, feeding findings back into design guidelines and production processesContribute to electrical design standards, documentation practices, and review processes across the engineering organizationQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline6+ years of experience designing complex high-speed hardware systems, with proven ownership of electrical design through production releaseStrong schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout experience (Altium or equivalent), including dense, high-layer-count designsDeep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed interface design (e.g., SerDes, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR)Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDR, BERTs, and advanced debug workflowsExperience leading board bring-up and resolving system-level hardware issues across electrical, firmware, and mechanical boundariesExperience working directly with manufacturing teams and driving production readiness, including DFM and DFT reviewsWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as neededPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Experience in optical, photonic, semiconductor, or high-performance computing hardware developmentExperience developing automated electrical test infrastructure for production or characterization environmentsFamiliarity with firmware flashing and debug workflows (JTAG, SWD, ISP) and comfort collaborating closely with firmware engineers on bring-up and production programmingExperience mentoring engineers or serving as technical lead on hardware programsScripting experience for test automation, data analysis, or measurement post-processing (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)Experience with SI/PI simulation tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, SIwave, HyperLynx, or equivalent)Experience with rigid-flex, high-density interconnect, or RF PCB designExperience with EMC/EMI design practices, regulatory testing, and compliance certificationFamiliarity with configuration management, PLM tools, and engineering change processes for production hardwareCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Senior Electrical Engineer: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00/per yearTitle and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).401(k) retirement plan access.Relocation assistance to sunny Los Angeles.