Electronics Systems Engineer (Senior)

<p><strong><span>About us: iconic brand, tiny company.</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span>Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, “don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today we’re again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products.</span></p><p></p><p><strong><span>Job Summary</span></strong></p><p><span>We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer to lead the development of the electronics at the heart of Polaroid’s next-generation products. In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of electronics design: from early concept and prototyping to manufacturing scale-up. Collaborating with firmware, mechanical, optics, and operations teams to bring complete systems to life.<br/></span></p><p><span>This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, has deep technical expertise in embedded electronics, and enjoys solving complex problems that balance cost, quality, and experience.</span></p><p></p><p><strong><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Electronics Architecture &amp; Design: Lead the design and development of electronic systems for consumer products, including schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout strategy.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prototyping, Validation &amp; Testing: Drive bring-up, validation, and testing of prototypes and pre-production units. Define and execute testing strategies for EMC, EMI, signal integrity, and system-level robustness.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manufacturing Readiness: Partner with Asian manufacturing partners and suppliers to take designs from engineering prototypes to mass production, including PCBA builds, DFM/DFT reviews, and yield optimization.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cost, Quality &amp; Feature Tradeoffs: Collaborate closely with product leadership, operations, and suppliers to optimize designs for performance, quality, and cost - ensuring competitive BOM and COGM targets are met.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cross-Functional Leadership: Work with firmware, mechanical, and optical engineers to ensure seamless system integration and alignment across design, validation, and manufacturing teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Continuous Innovation: Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and processes to drive improvements in electronics design, testing, and manufacturability.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong><span>Qualifications:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Proven track record of taking at least one product from concept to high-volume mass production.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deep expertise in digital and analog circuit design, including power management, signal conditioning, and high-speed interfaces.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium, Eagle), including multi-layer, impedance-controlled designs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of EMC, EMI, DFM/DFT, and signal integrity best practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hands-on experience with PCBA bring-up, failure analysis, and debug using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other tools.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working directly with Asian suppliers and contract manufacturers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with embedded firmware integration and debugging.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Read more about our applicant privacy policy here:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.polaroid.com/legal/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.polaroid.com/legal/careers-job-applicant-privacy-policy</a></p><p></p>