Senior Electrical Engineer
Description For Senior Electrical Engineer
DroneSense is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in designing, testing, and bringing up circuit boards for next-generation UAS products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and embedded firmware, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing circuit boards for unmanned aircraft systems using Altium Designer
- Writing and troubleshooting embedded firmware for microcontrollers and custom circuit designs
- Leading prototype bring-up and testing
- Designing and optimizing power delivery systems, motor controllers, and sensor interfaces
- Collaborating with mechanical engineers for manufacturing optimization
- Ensuring regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, MIL-STD)
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation
Qualifications include proficiency in Altium Designer, embedded firmware development (C/C++), knowledge of power electronics and signal processing, and experience with high-speed digital and analog circuits. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
DroneSense offers a competitive benefits package, including stock options, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), flexible vacation time, and Part 107 Pilot Training & License. Join a founder-led company with a culture focused on creative problem-solving, teamwork, and making a difference in public safety through innovative drone technology.
Responsibilities For Senior Electrical Engineer
- Design and develop circuit boards for unmanned aircraft systems using Altium Designer
- Write and troubleshoot embedded firmware for microcontrollers and custom circuit designs
- Lead the bring-up and testing of prototypes, ensuring designs meet performance and reliability goals
- Design and optimize power delivery systems, motor controllers, and sensor interfaces for efficient operation
- Work with mechanical engineers to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing (DFM)
- Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC, CE, MIL-STD)
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and firmware for seamless system operation
Requirements For Senior Electrical Engineer
- Proficiency in Altium Designer and circuit design for complex embedded systems
- Strong experience in PCB layout, testing, and debugging
- Embedded firmware development experience, preferably with C/C++
- Knowledge of power electronics, signal processing, and sensor integration
- Ability to design and troubleshoot high-speed digital and analog circuits
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and working with contract manufacturers
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment
- Experience ensuring regulatory compliance for electronic devices (FCC, CE, MIL-STD)
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or similar field
Benefits For Senior Electrical Engineer
- Competitive Base Pay
- Stock Options
- Medical, Dental, and Vision, including a medical plan with 100% employee covered premium
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
- Health Savings Account match
- Medical FSA & Dependent Care Account
- 401(k)
- Paid Flexible Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Part 107 Pilot Training & License Paid
