# Founding Electrical Engineer at Nine Fives

- Company: Nine Fives (YC P26)
- What the company does: RF test equipment for next-gen spacecraft, drones, and cellphones. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://ninefives.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Mateo, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/nine-fives/jobs/hDQM135-founding-electrical-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nine-fives-founding-electrical-engineer/

## About the role

This is a full time salaried position. Compensation is $170,000 - $200,000/yr + equity & benefits. As a Founding Electrical Engineer you will own products from cradle to grave. You will work with our founding team to develop the next generation of electronic test equipment.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar
- 3+ years experience with Altium, KiCAD, or other industry standard EDA tool sets
- 2+ years experience performing analysis with ADS or Microwave Office
- 2+ years experience performing analysis with HFSS or CST studio
- 2+ years experience with common RF lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
- Some travel may be required

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