Senior Electrical Design Engineer (EE) | Smart Home | IoT

*Please note that this is an onsite (i.e. not remote) role based in Redwood City, California.About the company:Founded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders, Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. At Level, we take a unique approach to designing products - one that shifts focus from what we make to how we make it and who we make it for. It’s an approach that results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem.Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand our reach even further. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set us apart.About the Role:As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be a technical leader in designing innovative hardware products from concept through mass production. You will drive system architecture, component selection, and hardware design, optimizing for metrics like power consumption, cost, size, RF performance, and usability.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to prototype, validate, and launch high-quality hardware products. You will contribute novel solutions to improve existing products and processes, while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape engineering culture.ResponsibilitiesLead hardware design from concept through mass productionOwn system-level architecture and schematic designPerform and oversee prototype assembly, bring-up, and debuggingConduct root cause analysis and corrective action for hardware issuesCollaborate daily with mechanical and firmware teams to implement integrated solutionsDevelop and maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, layouts, test reportsDrive product compliance through EMC/ESD and regulatory testing (FCC, UL, etc.)Support manufacturing partners during development builds and production rampMentor junior team members and contribute to best practices and design reviewsRequired Qualifications4+ years of experience designing and shipping hardware productsBachelors of Science in Electrical Engineer or similar disciplineStrong fundamentals in both analog and digital electronicsProficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, etc.)Experience designing low-power embedded systems and optimizing power consumptionSkilled in hands-on prototyping, soldering, and debugProficient in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, and other lab toolsStrong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholdersSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyExperience collaborating with contract manufacturers and scaling designs to productionNice to HaveExperience with EMC/ESD compliance and test fixture developmentBLE / Wi-Fi / LoRa / UWB RF layout and antenna tuning experienceFamiliarity with PLM tools (e.g., Arena) and hardware revision controlExperience with DFM/DFT and test jig developmentFamiliarity with reliability testing (e.g., HALT/HASS, thermal cycling)Python scripting or embedded C for test automation or board-level validationMechanical CAD collaboration (e.g., STEP files, tolerance stacks)Compensation & Benefits:The salary range for this role is $140K-$220K and we consider a broad scope of factors when making compensation decisions.In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan, education assistance, and an environment that reflects our commitment to our employees.Level Home Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability or genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reach out to Level employees or leaders about our roles -- we have got Recruiting covered. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.