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
· 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