Electrical Engineer (Berkeley)

New QMU project is ramping and timeline is aggressive. Team is behind schedule and internal resources have been reallocated. Immediate need for schematic capture ownership + layout oversight to recover schedule. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role with tight turnaround. Mission/Project Overview: Our client's Electrical Engineering team is seeking immediate PCBA support for the QMU (Quad Management Unit), leveraging prior AMU/ZMU designs while adapting to updated system requirements. The QMU board enables power distribution, actuator control, sensor interfacing, and safety-compliant communication within Form’s battery energy storage system. Core Responsibilities: Own schematic capture in Altium (leveraging existing AMU/ZMU architecture). Provide PCB layout oversight (signal integrity, power integrity, DFM considerations). Support board bring-up and validation. Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards. Partner cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and hardware teams. Operate independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment. Technical Scope: Design Functions Power to and control of actuators, fans, and sensors Power to and communication with downstream electronics Safety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack system Communication Interfaces 1Gbps (1000BASE-T1) Single Pair Ethernet CAN-FD SPI / UART / isoSPI / I2C / JTAG Critical Components Compute: MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier) Ethernet: Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch), PHYs Power: 48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1 LDOs Peripherals: IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side drivers Must-Haves: 5+ years electrical design experience (10+ preferred) BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering Strong Altium experience Schematic capture ownership experience PCB layout experience (multi-layer boards, controlled impedance preferred) Experience with: 48V power systems High-speed Ethernet (1000BASE-T1 highly important) CAN-FD Data acquisition and control systems Board bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposure Strong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environments Familiarity with UL standards: UL1998, UL1973, UL9540, UL991 Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Nice-to-Haves: 10+ years of experience Energy storage / EV / automotive / industrial background Experience with SOM/smart carrier interfaces Deep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)