WHO WE ARE.

Gel Blaster, Inc. is an Austin-based consumer experience company, revolutionizing the way the world thinks about toys, play, and getting out there! We value out-of-the-box thinkers, problem solvers, and good vibes. We build our team intentionally with culture, diversity, and integrity at the forefront of every decision.

Our Vision: To foster a global movement that heals the world through play.

Our Mission: Our mission is to get kids outside playing.

Our Purpose: We exist to nurture the playful spirit of children and awaken the inner child within us all.

WHO YOU ARE.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our fun, playful and fast-growing team! This position will report to our VP of Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Create PCB and electrical designs for new products and accessories
• Support legacy product design and updates
• Create PCB schematics, layouts, drawings, and BOMs in PCB design software
• Support software team related to interfacing with hardware devices
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to provide engineering support and receive feedback, conduct first-article inspections
• Support the creation of standards and instruction documents of products, processes, and procedures
• Conduct and support R&D prototype and product testing
• Experience with battery management and charging
• Responsible for working with multidisciplinary team to accomplish common goals
• Support and champion continuous improvement culture

WHAT YOU ARE GREAT AT:

• 4+ years of experience in PCB product design/development using PCB software
• Proficient at electronics design involving wireless communication, integrated and removable batteries, LEDs, IR communication, and ICs.
• Basic understanding of electrical elements, circuit design, component selection, and fabrication methods
• Understanding of PCB design and building best practices and industry standards
• Experience using measurement devices (multi-meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer) and soldering tools
• Comfortable with hands-on work and the dynamic nature of a rapidly growing start-up
• Display a positive can-do attitude, leads by example
• Excellent communication skills

WHAT MAKES YOU THE IDEAL FIT:

• BS or MS in a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Experience with electromechanical systems
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly
• ESP32 experience
• Knowledge of electronics test procedures (EMI/EMC, FCC, etc)
• Experience in manufacturing high-volume consumer products
• Experience with simulation software tools
• Experience in first-article inspection and testing
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturing
• Experience with sensors, data acquisition, electronics
• Experience using an ERP system
• Ability to travel

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Gel Blaster, Inc. proudly offers highly competitive compensation and benefit programming as a way of thanking you for all you do, bringing to bare your experience, talent, skill, expertise, knowledge, proven capabilities, and potential. Our programming includes:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave 
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• On-Site Gym
• 90-Minute Paid Recess every day

Join one of the fastest-growing brands to hit the market and play a key role in our team's continued success at Gel Blaster!