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Lead/Staff Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design)

Freeform · Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Posted about 2 months ago · $160,000-$250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
65 days
Freeform's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
61% of Freeform's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Freeform
high
69 stale, 0 reposted of 80 open
Hiring momentum
91 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Freeform's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Freeform.

About this role

As a Lead/Staff Electrical Engineer at Freeform, you will design and develop custom electronics and compute systems for AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems. Your role involves leading projects, solving complex electrical engineering problems, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects, from architecture to testing and productization, while employing a hands-on approach to debugging and innovation.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freeform as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline
  • 10+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware
  • Broad electrical engineering background; well versed in electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Experience operating as a technical lead and system owner, responsible for architectural decisions and execution quality

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering
  • Experience with heterogeneous compute environments, including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems
  • Experience with sensors, high speed cameras/imaging systems, and similar physical telemetry systems
  • Experience with embedded microcontroller design and firmware
  • Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systems

What you get

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays

Worth weighing

  • Position requires full-time onsite presence with very limited exceptions
  • No specific mention of 3D printing experience being necessary, but the role is in a related field
  • Compensation is described as commensurate with the company's stage of development, indicating variability based on individual qualifications

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Listed by Freeform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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