Senior Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)
Company: Freeform
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
(HARDWARE DESIGN) Freeform is deploying software-defined,
autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing
the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary
technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls,
and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless
parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the
transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at
scale and unlock the future of innovation. As a Senior Electrical
Engineer at Freeform, you will play an integral role in the design
and development of custom electronics that bring our advanced metal
3D printing factory systems to life. You will be solving
challenging problems in fields such as high performance compute,
high speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control,
autonomous robots, and much more. You will use a first principles
approach to solving problems and tackling new areas within
electrical engineering that you may not have directly worked on
before. The ideal candidate is capable of running projects from
cradle to grave and has the ability to work effectively with other
engineering disciplines. 3D printing experience is not required to
be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated,
collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating
amazing technology! Responsibilities: Rapidly design, develop and
test highly reliable electronics for metal printing Drive
electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection,
analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging,
documentation, product management, productization, manufacturing,
and test Challenge assumptions and learn new design approaches
Drive component selection, analysis, schematic capture,
prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and
test Hands-on debugging of the unexpected via the use of laboratory
test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setups Model
and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performance Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering,
computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline 5 years of
professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical
hardware Broad electrical engineering background; well versed in
electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a
first-principles approach to solving problems Experience designing,
developing, and testing analog and digital circuits (e.g.
generating electrical schematics, analyzing circuits, breadboarding
prototypes, designing circuit boards, etc. Nice to Have: Advanced
degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering 8 years of
electronic product experience designing hardware from concept
through production; strong emphasis on full life cycle development
of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to
legacy hardware Familiarity with industrial automation technologies
and robotics Working knowledge of data acquisition systems
Experience with sensors, embedded microcontroller design and
firmware, and FPGA hardware and software development Experience
with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion
systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies,
and complex electromechanical systems Location: We are located in
Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility
featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and
production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110
freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant
emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups
and enterprises. What We Offer: We have an inclusive and diverse
culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate
data-driven decisions. We offer a unique opportunity to be an early
and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a
world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option
packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
(premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth
401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave,
and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended
transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered
lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress,
flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Compensation Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate
for the company's current stage of development and allows the
employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the
significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for
this role is $130,000-$200,000, dependent on the candidate's
education and experience . Freeform is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is
governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and
will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion,
gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability
status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
mental or physical disability or any other legally protected
status.
Keywords: Freeform, Riverside , Senior Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design), Engineering , Los Angeles, California
