Job Details

About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world's most critical challenges.
Position Mission Statement
Lead the design and development of the control systems and power electronics that run our cutting-edge products.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of sensor-based systems, including signal conditioning, interfacing, and environmental integration.
• Design and prototype analog and digital sensor circuits, incorporating PCB layout where appropriate.
• Evaluate and select sensor technologies (temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, etc.) for performance, cost, and reliability in harsh environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sensing requirements, system interfaces, and integration constraints from concept through production.
• Develop calibration and testing procedures to validate sensor performance across environmental conditions.
• Support embedded system integration, working closely with firmware and mechanical engineering teams.
• Contribute to DFM/DFT efforts and assist in transitioning sensor assemblies to scalable manufacturing processes.
• Research emerging sensor technologies and recommend novel approaches to measurement and system feedback challenges.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in sensor system design and development (internship experience considered).
• Proficiency with electronics CAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and lab instruments for validation and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of analog/digital signal chains, noise reduction, filtering, and interface protocols.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills across electrical and system layers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with shifting priorities.

• Experience with embedded firmware development for sensor data acquisition and processing.
• Knowledge of calibration, linearization, and compensation techniques for sensor signals.
• Background in data acquisition systems, real-time control, or feedback systems.
• Exposure to environmental testing (e.g., thermal, vibration, ingress protection).
• Understanding of fluid systems, water quality sensors, or process instrumentation.
• Familiarity with ruggedized or field-deployable sensing systems.

• Be part of a mission-driven company addressing one of the world's most pressing challenges: access to clean water.
• Work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to make a global impact.
• Collaborate in a dynamic and innovative environment where your contributions matter.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth as the company scales.