Vital Lyfe
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
Mission
Lead the design and development of advanced PCB-based power electronics that drive our cutting-edge water desalination products.
What You'll Do Lead PCB design efforts, including schematic capture, layout, component selection, and board bring-up. Design, develop, and optimize power electronics systems, such as DC/DC converters, motor drives, and battery interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define electrical and system-level requirements and support product development from concept to production. Evaluate and select critical electrical components to meet design, reliability, and environmental goals including sensors and actuators. Conduct validation and verification testing, troubleshoot issues, and iterate on designs to ensure robust and reliable performance. Support system integration efforts, working closely with mechanical and firmware engineers. Assist in DFM/DFT activities and work with manufacturing to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness of designs. Stay current with advancements in electronics and power systems to inform architecture and component selection. What We're Looking For Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus. Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in PCB design and power electronics (internship experience considered). Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle). Strong understanding of power circuit topologies, layout best practices for high current and EMI-sensitive designs. Solid grasp of analog and digital circuit design, signal integrity, and system-level debugging. Basic knowledge of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced development environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with embedded firmware development and real-time control systems. Advance knowledge microcontrollers, sensors, and digital communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART). Background in control theory or system modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink). Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing and cost optimization. Knowledge of environmental testing and compliance standards. Exposure to water treatment systems or fluid-handling technologies is a plus. Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Work on high-impact problems with global relevance Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment Build long-term career equity as we grow
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
Mission
Lead the design and development of advanced PCB-based power electronics that drive our cutting-edge water desalination products.
What You'll Do Lead PCB design efforts, including schematic capture, layout, component selection, and board bring-up. Design, develop, and optimize power electronics systems, such as DC/DC converters, motor drives, and battery interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define electrical and system-level requirements and support product development from concept to production. Evaluate and select critical electrical components to meet design, reliability, and environmental goals including sensors and actuators. Conduct validation and verification testing, troubleshoot issues, and iterate on designs to ensure robust and reliable performance. Support system integration efforts, working closely with mechanical and firmware engineers. Assist in DFM/DFT activities and work with manufacturing to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness of designs. Stay current with advancements in electronics and power systems to inform architecture and component selection. What We're Looking For Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus. Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in PCB design and power electronics (internship experience considered). Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle). Strong understanding of power circuit topologies, layout best practices for high current and EMI-sensitive designs. Solid grasp of analog and digital circuit design, signal integrity, and system-level debugging. Basic knowledge of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced development environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with embedded firmware development and real-time control systems. Advance knowledge microcontrollers, sensors, and digital communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART). Background in control theory or system modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink). Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing and cost optimization. Knowledge of environmental testing and compliance standards. Exposure to water treatment systems or fluid-handling technologies is a plus. Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Work on high-impact problems with global relevance Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment Build long-term career equity as we grow