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Electrical Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)

Freeform
Location
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Early Career
Salary
$105,000-$120,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
  • Hands on electrical experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
  • Well-versed in electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in electrical engineering
  • Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, robotics, spacecraft avionics, or similar high-performance electromechanical system
  • Experience with sensors, embedded microcontroller design and firmware, and FPGA hardware and software development
  • Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, or similar camera/telemetry-based control systems
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)
What the job really is

As an Electrical Engineer at Freeform, you will be involved in the design and development of custom electronics for advanced metal 3D printing systems. Your role will include tasks such as designing and testing electronics and PCBs, modeling circuit designs, and collaborating with a diverse engineering team. You will apply a first-principles approach to problem-solving while managing projects from start to finish.

Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Things to weigh
  • Role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week) with very limited exceptions
  • 3D printing experience is not required, which may indicate a focus on foundational skills rather than specific industry experience
  • Salary range is dependent on academic level and out-of-classroom experience, which may vary significantly among candidates
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