Electrical Engineer II

Monolyth Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Monolyth Technologies is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to own embedded hardware development for drone systems in San Diego. You will design, test, and iterate firmware, RF subsystems, and power solutions used in field deployments.

Ideal candidates have hardware-focused experience, soldering skills, and familiarity with FPV drone integration, CAD, and rapid prototyping. On-site work in Torrey Pines with travel as needed; U.S. citizenship is required due to defense-related projects.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience building, prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Hands-on soldering experience required.
• Experience building, configuring, repairing, or flying FPV drones is highly desirable.
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and developing clear work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers.
• Work on RF systems, including radios and antenna design.
• Perform hardware debugging with oscilloscopes and lab equipment.
• Solder, prototype, and assemble electronic systems.
• Build, configure, test, and troubleshoot FPV drone systems.
• Use 3D printing and CAD to support hardware development.
• Support prototype and low-volume manufacturing activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and procedures.
• Assist with testing, validation, and iteration of new drone platforms.
• Help automate and improve internal engineering processes.
• Travel as needed to support testing, demonstrations, and field operations.

Skills

Embedded firmware

RF design

Soldering

FPV drones

PCB layout

Hardware debugging

3D printing

CAD (Fusion 360/SolidWorks)

Testing and validation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Hands-on hardware experience

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

RF test equipment

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 per year based on experience and qualifications

Monolyth Technologies is a fast-growing drone startup developing advanced unmanned systems for Special Operations Forces. We design and build compact aerial systems used for reconnaissance and tactical operations.

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer who wants real responsibility, fast learning, and the opportunity to build hardware that is actually used in the field.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in drones, robotics, embedded systems, and defense technology.

What You'll Do

• Develop and debug embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers
• Work on RF systems, including radios and antenna design
• Perform hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab equipment
• Solder, prototype, and assemble electronic systems
• Build, configure, test, and troubleshoot FPV drone systems
• Use 3D printing and CAD to support rapid hardware development
• Support prototype and low-volume manufacturing activities
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, assembly procedures, and work instructions
• Assist with testing, validation, and iteration of new drone platforms
• Help automate and improve internal engineering processes
• Travel as needed to support testing, demonstrations, and field operations

Technical Areas You'll Work In

• Embedded systems and microcontrollers (STM32 / ESP32)
• RF communication and antenna design
• Power distribution and battery systems for drones
• Hardware debugging and signal integrity
• High-density PCB layout
• Rapid prototyping and hardware iteration
• FPV drone integration and troubleshooting
• Manufacturing processes and assembly documentation

Tools & Technologies

• Altium Designer or KiCad
• C/C++ for embedded firmware
• SPI, I2C, and UART communication protocols
• Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and RF test equipment
• Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or other CAD tools
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools
• Soldering and electronic assembly equipment
• FPV flight controllers, ESCs, motors, radios, and video systems

Who We're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated hands-on experience building, prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting electronic systems
• Hands-on soldering experience
• Experience building, configuring, repairing, or flying FPV drones
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• Experience supporting manufacturing and developing clear work instructions
• Hands-on builder mindset — comfortable prototyping and troubleshooting hardware
• Self-motivated and able to work on-site in Torrey Pines
• Willing and able to travel as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to the nature of the work

Bonus Experience

• FPV drone or robotics projects
• Embedded firmware development
• PCB layout and hardware bring-up
• Prototype or low-volume manufacturing experience
• Creating assembly procedures, bills of materials, or technical work instructions

Why Join Monolyth

• Work directly on real systems used by Special Operations Forces
• Small team with high ownership and fast decision-making
• Exposure to hardware, firmware, and RF engineering
• Opportunity to gain experience building real-world drone systems