Electronics Engineer - Los Angeles California

Company: Whimsicalraps
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted On: 01/25/2025

Whimsical Raps is creating novel electronic instruments for musicians to tell the stories of our techno age.Our business is focused on hardware instruments that enable the deepest connection between performer and audience.Our first products were modules for the Eurorack system, employing a mixed signal approach of analog sound generation and digital control.We're 10 years strong, and looking to build the team that grows us into the next decade.Position overviewJoining as our Electronics Engineer, you'll turn our paper designs into operable hardware to materialize our instruments. You will take ownership of the process from parts selection through to functional hardware bring-up & testing.As a team of generalists we encourage you to explore and develop your skills beyond the electronics layer. You could expand into custom fabrication with 3D technologies, or into the software realm through firmware development.$90-120k / year, full-time.In the next 6 months, you will:

• Pair with our CEO to engineer PCBs for future instruments.
• Develop tools for automated testing of production hardware.
• Test and repair existing products
• Create service manuals for existing and new products.
• Manage compliance testing & iterate to solve issues.Requirements
  • 2+ years experience designing mixed-signal PCBs, or equivalent.
  • Applied knowledge of signal-integrity, especially related to mixed-signal concerns.
  • Experience with Eagle (for legacy projects), and KiCad (future projects).
  • Location: 3+ days/week in our physical location in Chinatown, Los Angeles.Preferred Qualifications
    • You're a musician, or have an interest in musical instruments.
    • Experience with analog sound synthesis.
    • Quick learner, self-motivated, and able to execute quickly whilst maintaining high quality.
    • Knowledge of STM32 and RP2040 microcontroller platforms.
    • Working knowledge of compliance testing, or passion to learn and own this process.
    • Flexible working hours and PTO.How to ApplyTo apply, send us a note with why you're interested and why you'd be a great fit to work@whimsicalraps.com . Please include a link to a project you've built and are proud of (schematics and/or board layouts if possible).
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