Electrical Design Engineer
Umbrel provides umbrelOS, a personal server operating system, and the Umbrel Home hardware. It allows users to self-host applications from its App Store to store files, download and stream media, run a Bitcoin node, and more, all from their own home.
About Umbrel
Umbrel is a personal home cloud and operating system for self-hosting. It allows users to store their files, download and stream media, run a Bitcoin node, and more, all from their own home. With umbrelOS, users can discover and install a wide range of self-hosted apps from the Umbrel App Store in a single click. These applications enable functionalities such as running a personal Bitcoin node for enhanced privacy, streaming media, blocking ads across an entire network, automating home appliances, and running advanced AI models on personal hardware. The company's mission is to empower individuals to have true ownership of their data. Umbrel also provides a set of policies and terms for its users, including website policies (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy), a Software Terms Agreement for umbrelOS, and policies covering shipping, returns, refunds, and warranties for the Umbrel Home product.
Skills
About the Role
You will handle the complete circuit design process including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout. You will test and validate electrical components and systems, including thermal testing, and ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with software engineers to integrate electrical systems with the operating system, lead prototyping to troubleshoot and refine designs, work with suppliers and manufacturers to transition designs to mass production, document the design process, provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, and identify improvements to electrical design and system efficiency.
Requirements
- Deep experience in design, development and testing of hardware systems, particularly focused on motherboards, PCBs and circuitry
Responsibilities
- Handle the complete circuit design process including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout
- Test and validate electrical components and systems, including thermal testing
- Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with software engineering to ensure electrical systems integrate with the operating system
- Lead initial prototyping stages to troubleshoot, iterate, and refine designs
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to prioritize tasks and facilitate transition to mass production
- Document the design process and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle
- Identify and implement improvements in electrical design and system efficiency