Electrical Engineer (Embedded)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Embedded)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (in-person)

Job Type: Full Time (W-2)

Overview

Half the world still doesn't have stable Internet – want to play a critical role in changing that? Beamlink builds entire cellular networks in a matter of weeks, not years. These are built of easy-to-set-up cells, called Bentocells, which address the historic bottleneck preventing carriers from expanding beyond cities. Our dynamic engineering team designs these in-house along with the firmware, software, and network architectures that make them run.

Role Description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (Embedded) with 2–5 years of experience to join our team full-time. You will contribute directly to the design and development of Beamlink’s next-generation cellular infrastructure products, working across hardware, firmware, and embedded systems. This role involves hands-on work with PCB design, board bring-up, embedded Linux systems, and deployment infrastructure for real-world networking equipment operating in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to Altium schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal systems
• Select components and design subsystems for embedded and telecommunications hardware platforms
• Perform board bring-up, validation, debugging, and hardware troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and related lab equipment
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across RF, embedded software, FPGA, and manufacturing disciplines to improve product reliability and manufacturability
• Develop firmware and embedded software components in Python, Bash, and related languages for hardware management and deployment automation
• Work with Linux-based embedded systems and on-device scripting for provisioning, monitoring, diagnostics, and automation
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing hardware designs, power systems, and embedded infrastructure
• Support manufacturing test, validation, and deployment efforts for Bentocell systems
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system architecture decisions across hardware and software domains
• Work with AI-assisted engineering tools and software agents to improve development efficiency and supervised debugging workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in embedded systems or electronics engineering
• Experience designing PCBs in Altium Designer, including schematic capture and layout
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, power systems, and embedded hardware design principles
• Experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with embedded Linux environments and scripting using Python and Bash
• Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded processors
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in both hardware and software domains
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced startup environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yocto-based embedded Linux systems
• Familiarity with OTA (Over-the-Air) update systems such as hawkBit and RAUC
• Experience with NXP i.MX processors such as the i.MX95 family
• Familiarity with Ethernet infrastructure, including RJ45, PoE systems, and SFP fiber interface
• Experience working with SDR or telecommunications hardware platforms
• Familiarity with FCC Part 15, CE, or related electronics certification procedures
• Experience working with RF systems or cellular networking equipment
• Exposure to manufacturing validation and production testing workflows
• Familiarity with Docker, Linux system administration, or remote fleet management tools

Salary/Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Stock options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (free)
• Life and Disability Insurance (free)
• 401k benefits
• Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work from home on certain days
• Unlimited paid time off
• Additional commuter stipend if Uber/Lyft is required to reach the office
• Opportunity for growth as the company and production function scale