Life360 - Senior II Hardware Engineer (EE)
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Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with hands-on design for consumer electronics products shipped at scale. • Demonstrated experience with high-density, multi-radio electrical design — integrating combinations of BLE, WiFi, cellular, and/or GNSS in constrained form factors. • Strong command of Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout. • Strong fundamentals in EE and physics: you go beyond application-level proficiency and possess genuine understanding of why circuits behave the way they do. • Experience designing for small size and high integration density where every tradeoff matters • Experience with schematic validation, DFMEA/PFMEA, tolerance analysis, stress analysis, bench testing, laboratory testing, and alpha/beta test deployments. • Interest in leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate design, analysis, and documentation workflows, using tools like Claude Code. • Fluency in using EE laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, data loggers, and soldering tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a habit of documenting work and sharing knowledge proactively. • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. • Preferred • Experience across several of the following: • Power system design (regulators, battery management, power budgeting) • Design of battery-powered products including battery modeling and test strategies. • Practical analog and mixed-signal circuit design • MCU selection, integration, and peripheral interfacing • Sensor integration (IMU, environmental, optical) • Test fixture and programming jig design • Experience working with CMs, ODMs, or overseas manufacturing partners • Familiarity with RF coexistence and antenna placement considerations in multi-radio designs • Driven and self-directed. You don't wait to be told what to do next. When there's a gap, you fill it. When there's a problem, you run toward it. • Driven and self-directed. • Thorough without being slow. You hold your own work to a high standard before it hits anyone else's desk. You self-review, question your assumptions, and dig deeper — but you’re driven to reach conclusions quickly. • Thorough without being slow. • Intellectually curious. You are excited by the opportunity to take on new challenges and learn something new. You pay attention to emergent technology and enjoy brainstorming about what it could do for our customers and team. You're enthusiastic about exploring how AI can transform your engineering workflows. • Intellectually curious. • A communicator. You overcommunicate by default — status updates, findings, blockers, ideas. You embrace digital tools and written documentation as force multipliers, not overhead. You proactively leverage the experience of others to reach conclusions. • A communicator. • Flexible and hands-on. You juggle multiple workstreams comfortably. You're willing to travel occasionally for lab work, offsite team meetings, and CM visits. • Flexible and hands-on. • Passionate about engineering. You care about the craft of building physical products. You stay curious about new technologies, materials, and methods.
Responsibilities
• Design and Build Complex, Multi-Radio Electronics Products • Contribute to high-density electrical design for next-generation GPS tracking devices with BLE, WiFi, cellular, and GNSS radios on a single board. • Create schematics, drive PCB designs, review component selections, and chase down detailed specifications and vendor technical questions. • Perform DFMEA, PFMEA, stress analysis, and tolerance analysis to ensure design robustness. • Support board bring-up, debug, and iterative refinement from early prototypes through production-ready designs. • Prototype and Validate • Build mockups and proofs-of-concept to support R&D exploration, technical feasibility assessments, and industrial design convergence. • Drive parallel prototyping efforts to accelerate learning and de-risk design decisions. • Support EVT, DVT, and PVT phases with clear design intent and fast iteration. • Build Tools and Fixtures for the Team • Design and build programming jigs, test fixtures, dev boards, and interface helper boards used across the hardware and firmware teams. • Execute quick-turn board designs for tooling — practical, functional, and delivered fast. • Collaborate Across Disciplines • Work closely with firmware engineers on hardware-firmware interfaces, test points, and debug access. • Partner with mechanical engineering and industrial design on form factor constraints, integration tradeoffs, and physical prototyping. • Interface with operations and manufacturing partners on DFM, DFA, and production readiness. • Engage directly with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve technical questions and drive sourcing decisions. • Communicate and Document • Proactively share findings, status, and technical insights with the team through clear written documentation. • Create thorough design documentation that others can build on and review. • Produce high-quality presentation materials when needed to communicate design decisions and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
• Competitive pay and benefits • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees) • 401(k) plan with company matching program • Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being • Flexible PTO, 13 company-wide days off throughout the year • Winter and Summer Weeklong Synchronized Company Shutdowns • Learning & Development programs • Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment • Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle • Free Tile Products • Life360 Values • Our company’s mission-driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference • Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. • Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard. • Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. • High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. • Our Commitment to Diversity • We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.
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