LOCATION

East Bay

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Founding Engineer with expertise in mechatronics, software integration, and industrial automation. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment, is willing to roll up their sleeves and build, and can bridge the gap between electrical engineering, software development, and mechanical system design.

As the first engineering team member at Rhoic, you will have a direct impact on our core technology and play a critical role in shaping the company’s future. You’ll lead the development of our high-voltage system, design how firmware and software interact with our technology, and guide the mechanical integration needed to bring it all together. We’re looking for someone who sees engineering not just as technical problem-solving, but as a tool to help people and solve meaningful problems at scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end development of Rhoic’s core technology, from prototyping to deployment.
• Own design and deployment of first-of-a-kind transformers for electrospinning applications.
• Own PCB design and layout, power electronics, and industrial testing.
• Develop firmware and software to interface with our system, integrating high-speed digital communication, industrial automation, and control logic.
• Establish and implement best practices for engineering, safety, and reliability in a high-voltage industrial setting.
• Hire and mentor a world-class technical team as the company grows.
• Work hands-on in the lab to build, test, and iterate on designs quickly.
• Collaborate closely with leadership on strategic decisions and long-term technology roadmaps.

What We’re Looking For

We know the best candidates don’t always check every box, but if most of these describe you, we’d love to talk:

Must-Haves (Core Requirements)

• Applied knowledge of power electronics and signal behavior, including experience with high-voltage system design, transformer operation and sizing, frequency-dependent behavior of circuit components (e.g., capacitive/inductive impedance), and safe measurement techniques for HV/low-current environments.
• Experience designing and building HV systems (10kV+). Familiarity with safety standards, insulation, breakdown prevention.