Electrical Engineer, Berkeley

Project Overview:
Our client's Electrical Engineering team is seeking immediate PCBA support for the QMU (Quad Management Unit), leveraging prior AMU/ZMU designs while adapting to updated system requirements.
The QMU board enables power distribution, actuator control, sensor interfacing, and safety-compliant communication within Form's battery energy storage system.
Core Responsibilities:
Own schematic capture in Altium (leveraging existing AMU/ZMU architecture).
Provide PCB layout oversight (signal integrity, power integrity, DFM considerations).
Support board bring-up and validation.
Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards.
Partner cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and hardware teams.
Operate independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
Technical Scope:
Design Functions
Power to and control of actuators, fans, and sensors
Power to and communication with downstream electronics
Safety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack system
Communication Interfaces
1Gbps *****BASE-T1) Single Pair Ethernet
CAN-FD
SPI / UART / isoSPI / I2C / JTAG
Critical Components
Compute:
MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier)
Ethernet:
Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch), PHYs
Power:
48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1 LDOs
Peripherals:
IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side drivers
Must-Haves:
5+ years electrical design experience (10+ preferred)
BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Strong Altium experience
Schematic capture ownership experience
PCB layout experience (multi-layer boards, controlled impedance preferred)
Experience with:
48V power systems
High-speed Ethernet *****BASE-T1 highly important)
CAN-FD
Data acquisition and control systems
Board bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposure
Strong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environments
Familiarity with UL standards: UL****, UL****, UL****, UL991
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice-to-Haves:
10+ years of experience
Energy storage / EV / automotive / industrial background
Experience with SOM/smart carrier interfaces
Deep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)