Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (6+ years in electronics)
4+ years of PCB design experience with Altium (or similar)
Proven experience leading hardware designs from concept to manufacturing
Expertise with embedded platforms like Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson
Deep understanding of high-speed digital, power integrity, and EMI/EMC
Ability to mentor engineers and lead technical reviews
Embedded programming skills in C++, C, Rust, or Python
Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of complex electrical systems
Rapidly prototype hardware subsystems based on mission feedback
Create schematics and layouts for various hardware components
Assemble, debug, and validate PCBs under flight conditions
Prepare technical documentation for manufacturing and assembly
Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers and manufacturing teams
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunities for professional development in advanced technologies
Engagement in cutting-edge hardware prototyping projects
Access to industry standard tools and platforms for development
A chance to lead and innovate in the field of UAV electrical systems
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
System Design: Lead the architecture and design of complex electrical systems for hardware platforms, defining system-level requirements, interface specifications, and integration strategies.
Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for hardware subsystems, iterating quickly based on test feedback and mission requirements.
PCB Design: Create schematic and layouts for power distribution, sensor interfaces, payload controllers and communication modules using Altium.
Board Bringup and Testing: Assemble, debug, and validate new PCBs; develop test procedures and fixtures to verify functionality and reliability under flight conditions.
Documentation: Write technical documentation, prepare fabrication and assembly data for manufacturers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Mechanical engineers, software engineers, research and manufacturing
Required Qualifications
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or significant demonstrated technical ability and professional experience (6+ years of industry work in a related electronics field)
4+ years of professional PCB design experience with Altium (or equivalent), including products developed with digital, mixed-signal, and analog front-end designs.
Proven track record leading hardware designs from concept through manufacturing, including DFM/DFT and working directly with contract manufacturers.
Deep experience with embedded platforms and microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, STM32, ESP32, RP2040).
Experience with high-speed digital design, power integrity, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical reviews
Embedded programming experience (C++, C, Rust, or Python), including board bring-up, debugging, and low-level driver development for sensors, communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), and real-time control loops.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing PCBs and electrical systems capable of sustaining 10kW loads.
Experience bringing UAV electrical systems from concept through flight test and production
Experience designing power electronics, including BLDC motor controllers, ESCs, and battery management systems (BMS)
Familiarity with flight controllers such as Pixhawk, ArduPilot, or custom autopilot hardware
Hands-on experience with lithium polymer (LiPo), lithium-ion, and solid-state battery integration and safety
Knowledge of RF systems, including datalinks, telemetry radios, SATCOM, and antenna integration
