Staff Electrical Engineer

About us: MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Washington State, Washington D.C., Hamburg, Germany and Orlando, Florida, enables us to develop and supply integrated lidar hardware and perception software solutions. Our proprietary technologies enhance safety and automation across various industrial applications, including robotics, automated warehouses, and agriculture, and are instrumental in the development of autonomous systems. MicroVision’s core technology, initially developed for the automotive industry, continues to accelerate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Building on our history of providing technology to the military segment, our target offerings include semi- and fully autonomous airborne and terrestrial sensor systems. With our solid-state lidar technologies, encompassing FMCW and MEMS-based long-range lidar and flash-based short-range lidar, integrated with our onboard perception software, MicroVision possesses the expertise to deliver safe mobility at the speed of life. To strengthen our team at the Orlando location, we are looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer . As a key member of MicroVision's Hardware Design Engineering team, you will collaborate with various technical teams in the company to design and take into production market defining Automotive LiDAR product. Summary: The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the full product development lifecycle of complex circuit boards for automotive LiDAR systems. This role contributes to the design, integration, validation, launch, and sustainment of electrical hardware, working closely with cross functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance products suitable for volume production. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in board level electrical design and hands-on problem solving across development and production phases. Your responsibilities: Lead and support the design and development of circuit boards for automotive LiDAR products, from concept through production release Drive board level architecture, schematic development, component selection, and design tradeoff analysis for mixed signal, power, control, and interface circuits Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, optics, manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product integration Support bring up, debug, integration, validation, and characterization of hardware in both laboratory and system level environments Develop and execute test plans to verify performance, functionality, reliability, and design robustness Investigate and resolve design, integration, manufacturing, and field issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective action Support design for manufacturability, design for test, and design for reliability throughout the product lifecycle Review PCB layouts to ensure proper implementation of electrical requirements, including power integrity, signal integrity, grounding, thermal considerations, and EMI mitigation Generate and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, schematics, test reports, engineering change documentation, and release artifacts Support product sustainment activities, including component changes, obsolescence management, supplier issues, yield improvement, and continuous product improvement Our Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 8+ years of experience in electrical hardware development, with significant experience in board level design and product development Strong experience with schematic capture, circuit analysis, component selection, and PCB development processes Experience supporting products through multiple phases of the development lifecycle, including design, integration, validation, production, and sustainment Strong hands on lab skills, including board bring up, debugging, failure analysis, and use of standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, and logic analyzers Experience with analog, digital, mixed signal, and power circuit design Strong understanding of hardware development best practices, including design reviews, risk reduction, and documentation discipline Ability to work effectively across cross functional teams in a fast paced product development environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Experience with SI/PI analysis using HyperLynx Experience with complex sensing, imaging, or electro optical systems Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer Experience with environmental, reliability, or compliance testing Familiarity with automotive product development processes, requirements, or standards Experience working with contract manufacturers and supporting production ramp and field sustainment MicroVision offers a flexible work schedule that could include a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work, subject to team and business needs. Individual work schedules will be at the discretion of management and dependent on role and business needs. You must live and reside within commuting distance from MicroVision’s office in Orlando, FL. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Benefits: Competitive compensation and equity program Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan Buy-Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer-paid for employees Vision coverage 100% employer-paid for employees 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and standard holidays Supplemental pay for Parental Leave Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability MicroVision is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment. MicroVision is an E-Verify participant. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. Visit our website at to learn more about our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr