Electrical Engineer III (hybrid) in Torrance, California at OKSI

Why OKSI?:

• See your work fielded fast. Get hands-on with hardware and watch it deployed to customers within months, not years.
• Build next-generation defense technology. Our engineering work protects warfighters, reduces collateral damage, and safeguards civilians.
• Speed and Accuracy We move quickly, and you'll see your work through from concept to deployment — not just one slice of the pipeline; no process bottlenecks we move with speed and agility !
• Hybrid schedule Working at OKSI provides you with a unique opportunity to see fruition of your work while still having a real work-life balance with our hybrid schedule options.
• Professional Growth . OKSI is expanding and growing, which means faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Engineer III, you'll serve as a technical contributor and subsystem lead in developing ruggedized, AI-integrated electronics for defense and environmental science applications, with full ownership of hardware design efforts and mentorship of early-career engineers along the way.

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including mixed-signal PCBs, embedded controllers, and custom sensor interfaces
• Architect low-power, high-reliability solutions for rugged, space-constrained applications; define electrical requirements and validate hardware against functional, thermal, and EMI/EMC targets
• Integrate embedded processors, FPGAs, sensors, and power subsystems within multifunctional platforms, working closely with software teams on hardware/firmware communication
• Own electrical design workstreams within multidisciplinary projects from requirements through release; provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns
• Serve as a key contributor in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Develop test procedures and lead lab validation efforts (thermal, vibration, environmental testing); conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with vendors on PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability (DFM); help resolve production issues and manage obsolescence/lifecycle planning

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of low-power design, sensor integration, and signal conditioning
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, IPC-610, ISO, ITAR/EAR)
• Ability to manage engineering tasks independently and drive results across multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in lab testing, debugging, and root cause analysis using industry-standard tools
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset

Nice to Have

• Background in automotive, EV, AV, aerospace, or space industries
• Familiarity with guidance and navigation technologies, or inertial/magnetic sensors
• Experience with optics and multispectral digital imaging systems
• MIL-STD or DO-160 EMC design and test experience
• Knowledge of programmable logic design, or signal/power integrity design
• Experience transitioning products into full production and shipping at scale
• Low-level firmware experience, particularly for bring-up and testing

Compensation and Benefits

• $105,750 - $143,073 annually. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and the budget allocated for this role.
• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Three weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

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