Principal Electrical Engineer

Orbaerospace; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbaerospace in Michigan is seeking an Electrical Engineer to architect and validate electrical systems for autonomous air platforms, integrating mechanical, aero, and software requirements. You will design PCBs, manage low SWaP constraints, power supplies, thermal management, EMI/EMF, sensor interfaces, and hardware testing, with hands-on MCU experience.

Candidates should hold a BS or MS in engineering and be ready for an in-person Fall 2026 start; base salary ranges from $90k to $130k plus

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, EMI/EMF 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded systems

RF design

EMI/EMF

Sensor fusion

Power electronics

SWaP analysis

System architecture

Hardware testing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

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.

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