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Electrical Engineer, Early Career

GITAI
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Avionics
Salary
$100,000 to $125,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of hands-on PCB design experience using Altium or a similar ECAD tool
  • Experience taking at least one PCB from schematic and layout through fabrication, bring-up, and test
  • Hands-on PCBA debugging experience using standard lab equipment
  • Practical knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly, and DFM
  • Strong fundamentals in board-level electrical design
What the job really is

As an Early Career Electrical Engineer at GITAI, you will engage in the design, building, and testing of board-level electrical hardware for spacecraft and robotic systems. This role involves hands-on PCB design, schematic capture, and debugging, with a focus on integrating hardware into complete systems. You will collaborate closely with various engineering teams and take ownership of projects from conception through to testing and iteration.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance – Platinum medical plan with 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 90% for dependents
  • 401(k) Plan – Company match up to 3.5%, with traditional and Roth options
  • Equity – Stock option eligibility depending on role
  • Relocation Support – Available for qualifying positions
  • Time Off – 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days of paid vacation per year, and paid sick leave (in accordance with applicable law)
  • Office Perks – Free snacks and drinks, plus regular team events
Things to weigh
  • No prior aerospace, space, or defense industry experience required, which may indicate a learning curve in a specialized field
  • The role is onsite in Torrance, CA, with expected travel to test sites, which may affect work-life balance
  • The company is still early in its development, which may lead to evolving roles and responsibilities
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