Job Summary:

The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which our client is a key player. 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. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation, and ancestry, marital or veteran status. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of hands-on experience do you have designing multi-layer PCBs for production? Please briefly describe the types of boards or products you have worked on. Which PCB design and electrical engineering tools have you used professionally? (

Examples:

Altium, KiCad, Fusion 360 Electronics, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters.) Please list all that apply. What experience do you have with embedded hardware integration and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN? Please describe briefly. Describe a challenging electrical or hardware issue you diagnosed and resolved involving power, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, or board bring-up. What was the issue and how did you troubleshoot it? Do you have experience with drones, FPV systems, robotics, or flight-control platforms such as PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, or INAV? If yes, please describe your experience.

Work Location:

In person