Autonomous Resilient Communications (Embedded Robotics / Tactical Communications) Product Lead

Orb Aerospace; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for getting your pilot's license

Continuing education support

Annual customer demos worldwide

Job summary

A leading aerospace developer in Michigan seeks a skilled engineer to develop and manage autonomous aircraft communications systems. The role involves product development, systems integration, and customer support. Candidates should have expertise in embedded systems, programming in C and Python, and a background in tactical communications. The position offers competitive pay between $90,000 to $150,000, plus incentives, and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C, Python and preferably Rust.
• Demonstrated experience with tactical communications and RF integration.
• Strong understanding of communications system integration and network security.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, sales, training, and support of ARC Edge Products.
• Architect and update RF, Electrical, IT, and computer systems.
• Design and manufacture affordable, high-performance communication kits.

Skills

Embedded systems engineering

C programming

Python programming

Knowledge of Rust

Tactical communications

RF integration

Network security

Analytical skills

Education

Background in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

In-Person

Starts Immediately

90-150K Base+ Options and Incentives

Join us in reindustrializing the Midwest and turning autonomous aircraft into on-demand infrastructure. Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications.

Your Role at Orb:

Orb is building a rapidly deployable, on demand communications capability that's interoperable with autonomous platforms, sensors, and across agency lines. Orb Autonomous Resilient Communications provides Resilient Communications for every vehicle, vessel, aircraft, and facility. This global network will be the foundation for Orb aircraft and anyone else who needs resilience and interoperability.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Lead: Development, Integration, Sales, Training, and Support of ARC Edge Products and Orb autonomous aircraft.
• Product Engineering: Architect and update RF, Electrical, IT, and computer systems in a low SWAP setting.
• Design, build, and test kits designed to be affordable, high-performance, universal comms.
• Oversee product manufacturing and distribution. Integration: Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 Networks and emerging Autonomous platforms & Sensors
• Field Operations: capture operational limitations and direct hardware/software improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment
• Partnership: Support Customer Service for ARC Edge products and interoperability with partner technologies to improve resilience, interoperability, and security of ARC Edge
• Hire, organize, and deploy teams of operators on an annual basis.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Cracked embedded / electrical / network engineer who wants to build flying robots and deploy to the world's most remote places.
• Proficient in C, Python and prefferably rust.
• Background in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with demonstrated experience with tactical communications, RF integration with remote/autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical-level or platform-integrated communications capability.
• Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on DoW networks.
• Understanding and applying Software Defined Radio, Mesh, LPI/LPD/LPE, and SWaP concepts to accomplish missions in a contested environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as required.
• Existing or prior DoW security clearance preferred.

$90,000 - $150,000 a year
+ Options and Incentives

If you're ready to build products that stand in the gap, and catalyze the good guys. We invite you to apply.

About Orb Aerospace

Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that’s never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies. "Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the- future we know is possible and want to live in.

About Node One

Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world’s hardest problems through a new kind of aviation - Orb’s live-work-fly R<D> HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we’ll use to reach every village on the planet.

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you’ve been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history.

Orb Employees Are:

• High Agency and Biased Towards Action
• Have a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing Projects
• Thrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined Problems
• Are Curious and Continue Learning
• Have Integrity and a Desire to Serve Others

Standard Benefits Package

• Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and vision: $500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match

Perks

• Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings
• Support for Continuing Education
• Annual Customer Demos all over the World