Electrical Engineer

What We're About At BrewBird, we believe in building a sustainable future in coffee. Were developing a technology platform to scale the $100 billion specialty coffee market, while working with top local and national roasters to bring the highest quality cup of coffee to every home and office. Brewbird is backed by some of the worlds best venture funds (Sequoia Capital) and angel investors. Were a passionate team of builders who use technology to craft elegant and delightful solutions to challenging real world problems. What You'll Be Working On As an Electrical Engineer on our team, youll be a hands-on contributor helping design, analyze, prototype, and improve next-generation electronic systems. Your primary focus will be on failure analysis and sustaining engineeringsolving critical technical challenges in real products already in the field. In addition to supporting existing products, youll also have opportunities to contribute to the development of future versions, applying insights gained from current systems to drive next-generation improvements. Youll collaborate with senior engineers to iterate on designs, support production teams, and troubleshoot issues that demand creative, analytical thinking. This role is ideal for someone intellectually curious, self-driven, eager to learn, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and motivated by collaborative problem-solving. This role will be based in San Carlos, CA, with the possibility of occasional travel. The base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. Core Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis on complex electronic systems and propose solutions.
• Modify and design schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Build and prototype hardware, including hands-on soldering, assembly, and testing.
• Use Python to develop test automation scripts and analyze performance data.
• Operate standard lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior engineers to improve hardware designs and manufacturing processes.
• Support the sustaining engineering efforts by helping debug and resolve issues found in production and fielded units.
• Document your work with clear test reports, design notes, and troubleshooting records.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 13 years of experience, or strong project portfolio for new graduates.
• Demonstrated experience with Altium Designer or similar tools for schematic and PCB work.
• Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting skills; comfortable using a soldering iron and working in a lab environment.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with failure analysis methods, including root cause investigation and corrective action.
• Ability to use standard EE lab tools effectively and independently.
• Strong analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.
• Clear communicator who works well on teams and can explain technical issues effectively.
• Eagerness to learn, a track record of solving interesting problems, and humility in how you approach engineering challenges.

Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

• Experience with automated testing frameworks or data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontroller programming.
• Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles and production support.

Our core values

• We operate with a spirit of generosity. We go the extra mile to act in ways that allow others to experience happiness, success and fulfillment - in big ways and small. We believe acting and communicating openly, honestly and generously is a virtuous cycle.
• We do the work that truly matters. There's so much we can do, and so we ruthlessly focus on the things that allow us to have the most impact. To us, results matter more than hours worked or time spent. We protect our time and are considerate of the time of others so that we can all be at our best in work and life.
• We believe in joining forces. We bring people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives together to accomplish far more than we ever could alone. When we don't know something, we ask. We believe in supporting each other and ultimately hold ourselves accountable to each person that makes up the BrewBird whole - our customers, roasting partners, employees and more.
• We prove bold ambition and integrity can co-exist. We're in it for the long haul. We set big, audacious goals - ones that make our hearts proud - and take the responsibility that comes with them seriously. We're honest with ourselves and others about where we are and what we're working on. We keep on keeping on with persistence and seek to master the art of resilience along the way.
• We cultivate joy, together. For us, coffee is ultimately about feeling good. And, we believe the best things in life are experienced together. We're motivated by genuine human interaction. Work and productivity have their time and important place, yet we're not "nothing but business" kind of people. We believe in bringing people together to celebrate life's moments - big and small.

Benefits At BrewBird, we put our people first. In addition to a competitive compensation package with meaningful early stage equity, we provide our employees with flexible paid time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare coverage, 401k plan, flexible work environment, and a pre-tax commuter account for mass transit or parking. BrewBird is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.