Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware. This position requires a broad set of skills within the electrical engineering discipline.
Technical Capabilities/Skills:
To perform at a high level, the Electrical Engineer ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and skills:
• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design
• Experience designing and shipping multi-layer PCBs
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Fusion 360 Electronics, or similar)
• Experience with power electronics (DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, battery-powered systems)
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
• Hands-on debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
• Understanding of signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Ability to take a design from concept through schematic, layout, bring-up, and validation
• Experience working with manufacturing or contract manufacturers (DFM/DFT considerations)
• Experience working with or integrating open-source flight control and robotics software stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
• Familiarity with firmware configuration, tuning, and hardware bring-up within these ecosystems
• Ability to interface hardware with embedded software environments (real-time systems, Linux-based systems, or RTOS)
• Experience using tools such as Git for version control and contributing to or modifying open-source codebases
• Experience working with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
The ideal candidate would also have experience with the following ("nice to have"):
• Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Familiarity with ESCs, motor control, or high-current systems
• Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
• Prior experience supporting production scaling or field reliability
• Contributions to open-source robotics or flight control projects
• FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systems
Personal Skills/Abilities:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment
• Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around "getting the job done right"
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues in real-world conditions
• Ability to collaborate across hardware and firmware teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or hardware engineering
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel as classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
