As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Hayden AI, your primary responsibilities will include designing electrical systems for our camera hardware, validating designs through rigorous testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other components. You'll also troubleshoot electrical issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability.

To qualify for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Hayden AI, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in electrical design and testing, especially for camera or imaging systems. Hands-on experience with PCB design tools and a strong knowledge of image sensors and power management circuits are essential.

In addition to the core qualifications, preferred skills for the Senior Electrical Engineer at Hayden AI include familiarity with high-speed data interfaces like MIPI or USB, knowledge of thermal management in electronic systems, and experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation. An understanding of camera optics and image signal processing is also a plus.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Hayden AI, you will perform a variety of testing methods to validate camera systems, including functional, performance, and environmental testing. You will also develop test setups and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and troubleshoot any detected issues thoroughly.

Hayden AI offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees, including options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible spending account, 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, and daily catered lunches in the San Francisco office. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that supports the professional growth of all our employees.

When answering this question, reflect on your hands-on experience with PCB design tools like Altium Designer. Describe specific projects that required intricate layouts and discuss the challenges you faced, showcasing your problem-solving skills in that context.

Answering this question effectively involves outlining your systematic approach to troubleshooting. Discuss how you utilize diagrams, schematics, and test equipment like oscilloscopes to identify issues and validate each component's functionality until the root cause is uncovered.

When responding, share methodologies you used for testing, such as defining performance metrics, conducting environmental stress testing, or using automated test scripts. Highlight any experiences that demonstrate how these methodologies improved your product outcomes.

In your response, focus on your familiarity with industry standards relevant to electrical engineering and how you integrate these considerations into your designs, emphasizing any tools or techniques you employ to document and validate compliance throughout the design process.

Here, highlight your commitment to continuous learning. Discuss any resources you follow, such as journals, online courses, workshops, or conferences that keep you informed about the latest trends and technologies relevant to electrical engineering, especially in imaging systems.

Reflect on relevant projects where you designed or tested image sensor circuits or power management solutions. Discuss any specific achievements or insights gained that highlight your understanding and technical capability in these areas.

In your answer, emphasize your communication style and collaborative skills. Provide examples of previous collaborations that illustrate effective teamwork among design, software, and operations teams, highlighting how these interactions optimized project outcomes.

Think of situations where you encountered significant challenges in your design projects—perhaps related to EMI/EMC compliance or system integration. Discuss the specific actions you took to address these challenges and what you learned from the experience.

Answer this by detailing your hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces like MIPI or USB on previous projects. Discuss any technical challenges you faced and the strategies you implemented to resolve them.

Emphasize the importance of thorough documentation in your processes. Discuss how you document design specifications, testing procedures, and issues, and how this practice aids in both collaboration and compliance with engineering standards.