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Electrical Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$170k/yr

Senior$19M raised

Our Goals At Farcast, we aim to improve global prosperity. We achieve this goal by building innovative products that enable access to information. Satellite internet is one of the most important ways to achieve this goal…

Skills: Mixed-Signal PCBA Design, Altium, Power Electronics, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout

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Electrical Engineer

Farcast

San Francisco, California, United States • Hybrid

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  • $140k–$170k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Company Stock Ownership, Unlimited PTO, Company Shutdown Days, Parental Leave, 401k With 5% Company Matching, Annual Perks For Wellness, Commute, And Meals
  • Posted 14d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design and deliver mixed-signal PCBAs for the Antenna Control Unit of a next-generation phased array antenna. This includes managing the full hardware lifecycle from schematic capture and layout to vendor coordination and board-level validation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field with strong proficiency in Altium and high-speed data transfer hardware. Candidates must have experience in power management circuitry and familiarity with contract manufacturing processes.

Full job description

Our Goals

 

At Farcast, we aim to improve global prosperity. We achieve this goal by building innovative products that enable access to information. Satellite internet is one of the most important ways to achieve this goal and to provide global connectivity coverage. However, the capacity of satellite internet services is limited by the quality and affordability of the devices consumers use to connect to satellites. These devices are called “user terminals”. Our mission is to bring unprecedented innovation to the user terminal industry. 

 

We believe our innovation will be key in making satellite internet accessible to everyone. Please join us if your goals align with ours!

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to make an immediate impact on the design of the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) for a next-generation phased array antenna for satellite communications. As an Electrical Engineer at Farcast, you will be responsible for delivering mixed-signal PCBAs supporting the antenna system. This includes power‑electronics design, digital‑interface implementation (I²C, SPI, Ethernet, UART), component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and board‑level testing and validation. In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to understand design trade-offs, propose and implement novel solutions, and support the transition to production. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated ownership of the full life cycle of mixed-signal PCBAs, including design, schematic capture, layout, component procurement, and interfacing with contract manufacturers and fab/assembly houses for board production.

\n Responsibilities
  • Design robust analog, digital, and power management circuit boards, schematics, and layouts suitable for high-volume and low-cost manufacturing
  • Drive system architecture decisions by analyzing power‑network requirements, thermal constraints, and component options, using structured trade studies to guide high‑level design choices.
  • Ensure successful PCBA manufacturing, including vendor coordination, DFM/DFT implementation, fabrication package release, build oversight, and resolution of assembly or yield issues.
  • Define and run comprehensive PCBA test plans, working closely with embedded software teams and leveraging lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.) to validate functionality and diagnose issues.
Required Experience
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with schematic capture and layout in Altium
  • Experience developing hardware for high-speed data transfer and managing associated timing and signal integrity requirements, including working knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, reflections, crosstalk, and losses
  • Experience designing power management, distribution, and regulation circuitry, and general knowledge of power integrity concepts
  • Familiarity working with Contract Manufacturers for the manufacturing and assembly of PCBAs
  • Strong familiarity with PCBA manufacturing, including DFM/DFA
  • Demonstrated experience with general EE test equipment, including power supplies, loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and soldering equipment
Education
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
What Makes You Stand Out
  • Additional schematic and layout experience using OrCAD / Allegro
  • Familiarity with designing and releasing electronics into large scale production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency
  • Experience in laying out dense BGA components
  • Experience working with GNSS/INS systems, including antennas
Base Salary
  • Final compensation package will include a competitive base salary, meaningful company stock options, and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits. The final package will be tailored to the candidate’s experience, impact, and role scope.
  • Base Salary Range:
\n
$140,000 - $170,000 a year
\n

Offered Benefits

  • Meaningful company stock ownership
  • Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown
  • Parental leave designed by parents for parents
  • 401k with 5% company matching
  • $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals)
  • Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family

 

In-Person Requirement

  • All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week

 

Export Control Requirement

  • To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

 

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Farcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
  • We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider still applying.

 

Note to Recruiters

  • Farcast does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies
  • Please do not forward resumes to Farcast employees
  • Farcast is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted by agencies

 

Related keywords

Electrical EngineeringPCBAAltiumOrCADAllegroI2CSPIEthernetUARTPhased Array AntennaSatellite CommunicationsPower IntegritySignal IntegrityDFMDFABGA

About Farcast

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Satellite Telecommunications
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
LinkedIn followers
1,466
Total funding
$19M

Farcast (formerly UTVATE) builds advanced satcom user terminals.

Offices: 580 Market Street, Suite 600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104, US

Satellite CommunicationInternetTelecommunicationsAerospace
View all jobs at Farcast

About Farcast

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Satellite Telecommunications
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
LinkedIn followers
1,466
Total funding
$19M

Farcast (formerly UTVATE) builds advanced satcom user terminals.

Offices: 580 Market Street, Suite 600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104, US

Satellite CommunicationInternetTelecommunicationsAerospace
View all jobs at Farcast

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