Electrical Engineer

Lumenier; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumenier in the UAV industry seeks an Electrical Engineer to own FPV Systems and embedded hardware development. You will design analog/digital circuits, bring up multi-layer PCBs, and work with PX4/ArduPilot stacks and open-source flight software.

You’ll collaborate across hardware and firmware, interface with embedded software environments, and ensure design-for-manufacturing with contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on electrical/hardware experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design and PCB layout.
• Experience with open-source flight control ecosystems (PX4/ArduPilot/Betaflight/INAV) is a plus.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Multi-layer PCB

PCB tools

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Serial protocols

Lab debugging

Signal integrity

DFM/DFT

Flight stacks

RTOS/Linux

Git versioning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Fusion 360 Electronics

PCB prototyping tools

Job description

Job Summary:

The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier 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.

Lumenier 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.