Electrical Engineer - Sensors Job at Vital Lyfe, Hawthorne, CA

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  • Vital Lyfe
  • Hawthorne, CA

Job Description

About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.
Position Mission Statement
Lead the design and development of the control systems and power electronics that run our cutting-edge products.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development of sensor-based systems, including signal conditioning, interfacing, and environmental integration.
  • Design and prototype analog and digital sensor circuits, incorporating PCB layout where appropriate.
  • Evaluate and select sensor technologies (temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, etc.) for performance, cost, and reliability in harsh environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sensing requirements, system interfaces, and integration constraints from concept through production. 
  • Develop calibration and testing procedures to validate sensor performance across environmental conditions.
  • Support embedded system integration, working closely with firmware and mechanical engineering teams. 
  • Contribute to DFM/DFT efforts and assist in transitioning sensor assemblies to scalable manufacturing processes.
  • Research emerging sensor technologies and recommend novel approaches to measurement and system feedback challenges.
Qualifications
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience : 2+ years of hands-on experience in sensor system design and development (internship experience considered).
  • Proficiency with electronics CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and lab instruments for validation and troubleshooting.
  • Solid understanding of analog/digital signal chains, noise reduction, filtering, and interface protocols.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills across electrical and system layers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with embedded firmware development for sensor data acquisition and processing.
  • Knowledge of calibration, linearization, and compensation techniques for sensor signals.
  • Background in data acquisition systems, real-time control, or feedback systems.
  • Exposure to environmental testing (e.g., thermal, vibration, ingress protection).
  • Understanding of fluid systems, water quality sensors, or process instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with ruggedized or field-deployable sensing systems.
Why Join Vital Lyfe?
  • Be part of a mission-driven company addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges: access to clean water.
  • Work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to make a global impact.
  • Collaborate in a dynamic and innovative environment where your contributions matter.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth as the company scales.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Shift work,

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