Electrical Engineer

Easy Aerial Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Aerial Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer to create and maintain firmware for innovative drone technologies in New York. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in embedded hardware development and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.

This role involves designing PCBs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving product reliability. Familiarity with military standards is a plus, and the position offers a dynamic start-up environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development in relevant fields.
• Experience in designing and controlling power management circuits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for drone applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.
• Manage PCB designs through the production lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded hardware development

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration across teams

Prototyping experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Soldering tools

FET-based driver circuits

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Company Overview: Easy Aerial is a leading military-grade autonomous Drone-in-a-Box designer and manufacturer headquartered in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Our advanced UAV solutions are designed to meet critical security needs, serving clients in various sectors including defense and security. With a team composed of former military personnel and seasoned aerospace and robotics engineers, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative drone technologies built in the USA. We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain firmware for our UAV products.

Position Overview: The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Electrical (Embedded Hardware) Engineer with a strong foundation in PCB Electrical design principles. This role is expected to thrive in a collaborative and creative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative drone technologies to life in a start-up environment. The daily challenges will require creative problem-solving and engineering intuition.,This role will require the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work cross-functionally to advance the product lines. An electrical engineer at Easy Aerial is expected to run projects from start to finish, including concept development, prototyping, and transition to production. We are looking for candidates that will be committed to continuous improvement of the products and are always eager to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring that your designs are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and debug PCBs for drone and embedded systems applications, working closely with firmware designers.
• Manage and maintain PCB designs throughout the full production lifecycle, in close collaboration with internal production team
• Incorporate feedback from end users, field teams, and manufacturing to continuously improve hardware performance and reliability
• Collaborate with software, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration across existing and new products
• Specify and evaluate supplier components and subsystems
• Generating and release Bill of Materials and respective documentation for configuration management and production
• Support system integration efforts and customer-driven feature development
• Expect to collaborate effectively across disciplines in a small-business environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development (robotics, aerospace, UAVs, automotive, or similar)
• Experience designing and controlling FET-based driver circuits for power management between power sources and batteries
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Proven experience in the design, development, and testing of embedded hardware for high-reliability applications
• Demonstrate hands-on prototyping experience and familiarity with soldering, rework, and hardware prototyping
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to read schematics and engineering specifications, and perform respective calculations and analysis
• Understanding of thermal management, EMI, and component reliability

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with regulatory standards for military vehicles, systems, and equipment. (MIL-STD, IEEE, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards is highly desirable