Senior Electrical Engineer Hardware Design & Systems Lead

Posted 2 days ago

freeform futureEastern (KY)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

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About the role

Freeform in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design) to lead the design of custom electronics and compute systems for AI‑native metal 3D printing factories. You will own architecture, component selection, prototyping, bring‑up and testing, partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable hardware solutions. The role demands 15+ years in complex electrical hardware, a strong first‑principles background, and proven technical leadership across the full

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