Senior Electrical Engineer

Red Cat Holdings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own multiple subsystems from concept to production in UAV applications. You will work with mechanical and firmware teams to maximize first-pass success and ensure EMI/EMC compliance.

A strong background in HDI PCB design, Altium, and test automation is essential. You will lead design reviews, guide sustaining engineering, and coordinate with manufacturing to develop production tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 9+ years of design ownership from concept to production across multi-subsystems.
• Strong PCB manufacturing knowledge and HDI PCB technologies.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and SPICE-based tools.
• Experience with EMC/EMI, DFT/DFM.
• Excellent report writing and vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineer for multiple subsystems or single subsystems across concurrent projects.
• Design subsystems for inclusion in larger designs.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate across teams.
• Drive EMI/EMC testing and EVT/DVT execution; write reports.
• Troubleshoot EVT, DVT, and field issues; guide sustaining engineering.
• Maintain an accurate BOM in PLM and coordinate with manufacturing test engineers.
• Estimate effort and duration for tasks to help schedule.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE-based simulator

HDI PCB technologies

Job description

Teal's electrical engineers are responsible for their designs from conception to sustaining. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you are responsible for multiple subsystems under the guidance of a project lead engineer, or you may be responsible for one type of subsystem used in multiple concurrent projects. You are a subject-matter expert in at least three technologies critical to UAVs.

You are proficient in all aspects of the design process and can work effectively with counterparts in other disciplines such as mechanical engineering and firmware development to maximize the chances of first-pass success. You have a deep sense of ownership in your work.

You are experienced with design-for-test (DFT), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and can be relied upon to incorporate these concepts into your designs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineer responsible for multiple subsystems within a design or a single subsystem incorporated into multiple, possibly concurrently running, projects
• Design subsystems that are incorporated into larger designs
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in at least three technologies critical to UAVs
• Design high complexity PCBAs that incorporate design-for-test (DFT), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) best practices to maximize the probability of first-pass success
• Drive EMI/EMC compliance testing
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate new technologies that may be incorporated into Teal’s designs
• Write Engineering Verification Test (EVT) procedures
• Execute Engineering Verification Test (EVT) procedures and write reports documenting EVT test results
• Troubleshoot issues uncovered in EVT, DVT, and reported by customers in the field
• Estimate the level of effort in engineering hours and total duration of tasks assigned to you to help refine your lead engineer’s and project manager’s schedule
• Lead design reviews of your work and participate in design reviews for others
• Perform PCB layout as needed and work with both internal and external layout resources
• Work with manufacturing test engineers to develop production line tests by leveraging the engineering validation test procedures and results
• Guide sustaining engineering on existing designs to manage cost and component obsolescence as needed
• Maintain an accurate electrical bill of materials (BOM) in the product lifecycle management (PLM) system

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 9+ years’ experience owning designs from concept through production, leading multi-subsystem development and ensuring first-pass success through cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and firmware teams.
• Solid understanding of PCB manufacturing technology
• Proficiency in defining a PCB stackup that minimizes cost while still achieving excellent EMI/EMC performance
• Proficiency with high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB technologies
• Solid understanding of PCBA manufacturing technology
• Solid understanding of how to use different type of electrical components depending on a design’s operating requirements
• Good working knowledge of at least 3 key drone technologies (e.g., Brushless DC Motor Drive, Inertial sensors, GPS, Lithium-Ion batteries, Camera Interfaces, Radio modules)
• Proficiency in use of laboratory test equipment
• Excellent communication skills in writing reports and corresponding with manufacturers
• Proficiency in Altium Designer
• Proficiency with a SPICE-based circuit simulator or a signal/power integrity design tool (SI/PI)
• Solid understanding electrical signal propagation
• Experience using a programming language to automate testing, interface with test equipment, and process and visualize test results (Python is preferred)

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation

Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.