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Senior Electrical Engineer

Company:
CalTek Staffing, Inc.
Location:
Northridge, CA, 91325
Pay:
150000USD - 175000USD per year
Posted:
October 20, 2025
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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Onsite (Every other Friday off)

Compensation: $150k-$175k/year + 401k & Full Benefits

Near Van Nuys, California

Company Summary:

Based in the vibrant city of Van Nuys, California, our client specializes in designing and manufacturing military-grade electronic equipment, primarily for aerospace and defense applications. Their products often include rugged monitors, power supplies, video distribution systems, and other specialized equipment that can operate reliably in demanding environments. These products are typically designed to meet the strict standards and requirements of military and defense operations.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be instrumental in leading our engineering projects, focusing on FPGA and PCB design and layout for high-speed electronic circuits. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of electronic systems, from design to implementation, requiring strong technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving technical excellence and innovation within the Space/Defense sectors.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

Proficiency in FPGA design (Verilog/System Verilog, IP Cores, Test Bench Development, Timing Closure).

Expertise in PCB design including RF design, signal conditioning, and power distribution circuits.

Strong experience in PCB layout (materials selection, board stack up) with knowledge of IPC standards.

Familiarity with environmental testing methods (thermal, vibration, EMC/EMI).

Experience with interface protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, Ethernet).

Ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits and FPGA firmware.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Altium Designer

Proficiency in C/C++ programming.

Knowledge of the Linux operating system.

Understanding of video formats (SDI, NTSC, PAL, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort).

Familiarity with Aerospace and Defense standards (DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810).

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned electrical engineer to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment.

US Citizenship is required.Company Description

CalTek is a manufacturing, technical, engineering and IT consulting firm that has expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.

Full-time

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