Principal Electrical Engineer

Orb Aerospace; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support in getting your Pilot's License

Support for continuing education

Annual customer demos worldwide

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Lowell, Massachusetts, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lay out electrical architecture for software-hardware integrated air platforms. The role involves managing system design requirements and performing hardware testing while working on autonomous aircraft systems.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering disciplines and have experience with electro-mechanical products. This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000 per year, plus options and incentives.

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.
• Strong understanding of RF, Electro Magnetic Interference, and Back EMF.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements for Low SWaP system design.
• Perform RF antenna design and/or selection.
• Conduct hardware testing and manage thermal management.

Skills

Electro-mechanical products

Embedded microcontroller

RF and Electro Magnetic Interference

Lithium Battery Management Systems

Sensor Interfacing

Proficiency in electrical schematics

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication interfaces

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

In-Person

Starts Immediately

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.

Key Responsiblities

• Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design.
• High and Low Voltage Power Supply.
• RF Antenna Design and/or Selection.
• Thermal Management.
• Sensor Integration and Signal Processing.
• Manage Electro Magnetic Interference.
• PCB Design and Mechanical Integration.
• Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness.
• Hardware Testing.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters 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.

• If you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to apply.

$90,000 - $140,000 a year

• Options and Incentives

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