Staff Electrical Engineer
Company: Amadeus Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role: Staff Electrical Engineer Location: New York City |
Full-time | On-site Compensation: $150k – $225k Equity About the
Role This role is a senior-level opportunity to lead the
electronics design and architecture of high-volume consumer
hardware products. As the Staff Electrical Engineer, you will own
end-to-end hardware development—from early prototypes to mass
production—while collaborating across firmware, mechanical,
manufacturing, and overseas engineering teams. If you excel in
low-power system design, RF architectures, PCB development, and
scaling complex hardware through production, this position offers
significant technical ownership and impact. What You Will Do Own
Electronics Design – Lead hardware development across
proof-of-concept, EVT/DVT builds, validation, and release to mass
production. System Architecture & Optimization – Drive schematic
design, PCB layout guidance, component selection, and overall
hardware architecture. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner
with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and international
engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration. Low-Power
Engineering – Develop and refine power management strategies for
ultra-low-power applications. Manufacturing Support – Work with
overseas contract manufacturers/JDM partners on design reviews,
testing, validation, and production scaling. Hardware Bring-Up &
Testing – Lead board bring-up, debug, test development, and
safety/qualification processes. What You Will Bring 8 years of
electrical engineering experience in high-volume consumer
electronics . Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering ,
Computer Engineering , or related field. Deep expertise in:
Low-power system design Lithium-ion battery-powered systems RF
systems (Wi-Fi, LTE, GNSS) and antenna design Sensors and
mixed-signal circuit design Digital communication buses Proficiency
with schematic capture & PCB layout software (Altium preferred).
Advanced lab debugging skills —oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum
analyzers, logic analyzers, etc. Ability to solder and rework
components down to 0201 under a microscope. Experience leading
hardware development from prototype ? production. Familiarity with
firmware concepts , with basic C or Python for testing/support.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across
cross-functional and international teams. Willingness to travel to
China as needed. Compensation & Perks Salary: $150k – $225k Equity:
Included Work Policy: Fully on-site in NYC Benefits Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Access to wellness and
virtual care programs Annual charitable stipend Complimentary
access to company hardware ecosystem Additional gifting benefits
for friends and family Why Join Lead the development of
next-generation consumer hardware from architecture to mass
production Tackle complex electrical engineering challenges across
low-power, RF, and high-volume systems Collaborate closely with
top-tier cross-functional teams, including global manufacturing
partners Influence long-term hardware strategy and product
performance at scale Work in a hands-on, high-ownership environment
with significant technical autonomy
Keywords: Amadeus Search, Stratford , Staff Electrical Engineer, Engineering , New York City, Connecticut
