We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with 3-7 years of experience to own the bring-up, debug, and integration of next-generation mixed-signal boards for a groundbreaking terahertz imaging platform. You'll join a team of 15 passionate engineers building the world's best concealed weapon detection system—technology that no one else in the world gets to work with. This is a hands-on role where you'll punch above your weight, making engineering decisions typically reserved for far more senior engineers. You'll work directly with the Director of Systems and cross-functional teams spanning FPGA, firmware, AI, and mechanical assembly. If you're curious, broad, and not afraid to get your hands dirty across multiple domains, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on public safety.
What will you be doing?
Leading board-level bring-up, power sequencing validation, and subsystem integration across ~6 different board designs
Debugging and performing root cause analysis on signal integrity, power, and RF performance issues—then driving fast design iterations to resolve them
Collaborating with an external design firm to update schematics and review layouts, managing the full cycle from new rev fabrication through characterization and validation
Working cross-functionally with FPGA, firmware, and systems engineers to validate integration at the subsystem and system level
Building out traceability and test procedures to support the company's push toward higher unit production volume
Cambridge Terahertz is pioneering next-generation security with advanced Terahertz (THz) imaging technology, making the world safer and more secure. Spun out of MIT, the company is one of only ~10 organizations in the world building terahertz systems — unlocking the last unexplored piece of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Their mission is to make airport-level security available to the masses in a way that is human-centric, scalable, and non-disruptive. Their technology enables concealed weapons detection without requiring cooperation from individuals — security that happens seamlessly as people go about their day.
The company fosters a fast-paced, humble, and ownership-driven culture where engineers punch above their weight and make decisions that would typically be reserved for far more senior people at larger companies. With zero bureaucracy, designs move from lab to deployment at record speed. The team values curiosity, breadth, and a willingness to get hands dirty across domains.
Backed by top-tier investors with ~$20M raised and five government contracts (including a major DOD contract), Cambridge Terahertz has working units in the field with happy customers today. Recently featured in CNBC, MIT News, and TechCrunch.
Salary
$160,000 - $180,000
Location
Santa Clara, United States
Experience
3+ years
Total raised
$12.0M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
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If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.