Principal Electrical Engineer

Orb Aerospace; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Options and Incentives

Job summary

Orb Aerospace in Emeryville, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lay out the architecture for electro-mechanical air platforms, balancing mechanical, aero, and software requirements. The role involves building reliable electrical systems for autonomous aircraft.

You will design PCBs, manage low SWaP constraints, and integrate sensors, power systems, and EMI controls, with hands-on testing and collaboration across disciplines. Enthusiasm for innovative aviation hardware is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Strong understanding of RF, EMI/EMI and Back EMF.
• Lithium Battery Management Systems.
• Speed Controllers and Brushless DC Motors.
• Sensor interfacing and Sensor Fusion.
• Wireless Communication.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and using test equipment to troubleshoot.
• Understanding and applying EMI/EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to take on additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Architect electrical engineering architecture across mechanical, aero, and software requirements.
• PCB Design and Integration leadership.
• Manage requirements for low SWaP system design.
• Develop high and low voltage power supplies.
• Thermal management.
• Sensor integration and signal processing.
• EMI/EMF control and testing.
• Mechanical integration coordination.
• Materials sourcing and supply chain awareness.
• Hardware testing.

Skills

Embedded microcontroller experience

RF & EMI knowledge

Battery management systems

Brushless DC motor control

Sensor interfacing and fusion

Wireless communication

Schematic reading

EMI/EMF concepts

SWaP optimization

Analytical and multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

UART

SPI

I2C

CAN

USB

Ethernet

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

US Citizen or Permanent Resident In-Person Fall 2026 Start 90-130K 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 software-hardware-integrated air platforms. This position will lay out the electrical engineering architecture with considerations for mechanical, aero, and software engineering requirements.

One Sentence Job Description:

Architect, build, and test optimized and reliable electrical systems.

Key Responsiblities

• PCB Design and Integration powerhouse
• Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design
• High and Low Voltage Power Supply
• Thermal Management
• Sensor Integration and Signal Processing
• Manage Electro Magnetic Interference
• Uncderstanding Mechanical Integration
• Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness
• Hardware Testing

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller, including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
• Strong Understanding of RF, Electro Magnetic Interference and Back EMF
• Lithium Battery Management Systems
• Speed Controllers and Brushless DC Motors
• Sensor Interfacing and Sensor Fusion
• Wireless Communication
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independently
• Understanding and applying EMI, EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts to accomplish goals
• 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

• Options and Incentives

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.