Senior Electrical Engineer

DroneSense, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 129,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge circuit boards for unmanned aircraft systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and firmware. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in circuit design and embedded systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology that enhances public safety. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference through technology and enjoy a range of competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Stock Options

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Work from Home

Paid Flexible Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Part 107 Pilot Training & License Paid

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and circuit design for embedded systems.
• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop circuit boards for unmanned aircraft systems.
• Write and troubleshoot embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Lead testing of prototypes to ensure designs meet performance goals.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Circuit Design

Embedded Firmware Development

Altium Designer

PCB Layout

Power Electronics

Signal Processing

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

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About Us.
DroneSense offers a drone software platform tailored for the unique needs of the public safety market. Our comprehensive solution equips First Responders with a complete tool set that expands situational awareness and acts as a force multiplier. Our mission-critical platform solves the challenges of scale and operational deployment across an entire organization, ultimately leading to more saved lives. Drones are a game-changer for the way First Responders carry out their various missions. DroneSense is here to serve as an integral part of this evolution in public safety.

Our Culture.

We are a founder-led company and our leadership team is made of experienced engineers, pilots, and entrepreneurs. Our core values are central to how we work together as a team, solve problems for our customers and make decisions. We are looking for people who see problems as opportunities, have a growth mindset, and are willing to challenge the status quo. Our team is focused on helping our customers by making their jobs easier through technology. We do this through creative problem solving and rolling up our sleeves to get the job done together. We are trying to build a diverse team and value what each individual brings to the team. We want our team members to have fun, be themselves and feel a sense of belonging at DroneSense.

We are growing rapidly!

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer.

The ideal candidate has experience in designing, testing, and bringing up circuit boards for next-generation UAS products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and embedded firmware, ensuring that our systems are robust, scalable, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop circuit boards for unmanned aircraft systems using Altium Designer
• Write and troubleshoot embedded firmware for microcontrollers and custom circuit designs
• Lead the bring-up and testing of prototypes, ensuring designs meet performance and reliability goals
• Design and optimize power delivery systems, motor controllers, and sensor interfaces for efficient operation
• Work with mechanical engineers to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing (DFM)
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC, CE, MIL-STD).Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and firmware for seamless system operation
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Eight to 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or similar field
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) preferred
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and circuit design for complex embedded systems
• Strong experience in PCB layout, testing, and debugging
• Embedded firmware development experience, preferably with C/C++
• Knowledge of power electronics, signal processing, and sensor integration
• Ability to design and troubleshoot high-speed digital and analog circuits
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and working with contract manufacturers
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance for electronic devices (FCC, CE, MIL-STD)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation
• DroneSense employees full time US citizens who are current residence in one of the 50 contiguous United States. Though our positions are "remote" we do not work with offshore/near shore individuals or contractors to stay in compliance with our client's requirements.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Stock Options
• Medical, Dental, and Vision, including a medical plan with 100% employee covered premium
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Medical FSA & Dependent Care Account
• 401(k)
• Work from Home
• Paid Flexible Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Part 107 Pilot Training & License Paid
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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