Systems Electrical Engineer – Technical Lead

Apply Now About the Role: AtInnovega, we are pioneering advanced electronics and contact lens technologies to create smart glasses for the low vision community. Our multidisciplinary team is developing cutting‑edge solutions in optics, electronics, and wearable systems, to deliver solutions starting with low vision, and expanding to other assistive devices and broader consumer applications. As part of our engineering leadership, you'll play a critical role in bringing these innovations from concept to market. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Technical Leadwith strong expertise indigital signal design and validationto guide the development of our next‑generation smart glasses. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys tackling complex system challenges, and wants to shape innovative products inwearable assistive technologies. You will be responsible for driving designs fromconcept through production, ensuring quality and reliability at every stage. As a leader, you'll provide technical direction to internal teams and contractors, while collaborating cross‑functionally with mechanical engineers, software engineers, program managers, and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities: Design & Development: Lead system‑level electrical design of wearable smart glasses involving high‑speed and low‑speed digital interfaces. Collaborate on architecture trade‑offs balancing performance, cost, power, and reliability. Apply Signal Integrity and Power Integrity (SIPI)expertise to ensure robust designs. Addresscoexistence challengesin systems with high‑speed interfaces across multiple subsystems. Validation & Production: Manage and engage withcontract manufacturersand suppliers. Plan and execute validation of units through engineering builds. Own root‑cause analysis and corrective action for electrical issues. Oversee transition from prototype to production, ensuring designs areDFX (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, and Reliability)compliant. Leadership & Collaboration: Providetechnical guidance, promoting best practices in design and validation. Communicate across teams and levels, providing regular updates to execs. Lead and participate indesign reviews(concept, schematic, layout, DFM)Act as theprimary technical interfacewith internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners. Foster aninclusive and collaborativeengineering culture where all voices are valued.

Required: Bachelor's degree(or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field.5+ years of experiencein electrical design and validation for complex systems. Strong background inschematics/layoutandSIPIsimulation/analysis tools. Familiarity with tight package designs considering desense and Coex issues. Hands‑on experience withhigh‑speed interfaces (USB, MIPI, LVDS, PCIe, DDR etc.)and low‑speed peripherals. Experience taking products fromconcept to mass production. Track record ofowning problems end‑to‑endand solving them with minimal guidance. Excellent verbal and written communication skillswith the ability to tailor technical discussions to different audiences.

Preferred: 2+ years as a technical lead or manager, mentoring teams or leading contractors. Experience inconsumer electronics, ideally inwearablesor similarly constrained systems. Experience collaborating withcontract manufacturersand global supply chain partners.

What We're Looking For: Asystems thinkerwho can innovate down to the details while maintaining big‑picture impact. Driven to producequality, reliable products. Comfortable withambiguityand proactive in creatingclarity. Acollaborativeleader who uplifts team members and drives results. Motivated by building technology thatimproves lives.

Compensation Range: $140,000 to $160,000 + restricted stock awards

Benefits: Health cost reimbursement 401k retirement plan with matching Paid US holidays Vacation and sick days Location

Location: San Diego, CA As a policy, Innovega provides a flexible work environment. Working from the San Diego lab is an element of each employee's work commitment. However, Company and employee will negotiate specific work schedules that enable best outcome for both. Join our insider list for early access, product updates, and investment news. Systems Electrical Engineer – Technical Lead