Senior Electrical Engineer

Wild West Systems, Inc.; Village of Great Neck Plaza (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health coverage for employees

90% coverage for spouse/family

Job summary

Wild West Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to innovate in autonomous weapons and drone systems. You will design the electronic backbone of our platforms, collaborate with seasoned engineers, and be part of a mission-driven team. The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Key benefits include health coverage and a culture of action with direct impact. The position is onsite in Great Neck, NY with a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electronic hardware.
• Thrives in high-speed, hands-on, high-ownership environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or ITAR-compliant.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic systems from schematic to PCB layout.
• Support bring-up and validation of boards.
• Design and manage power distribution systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.
• Produce detailed schematics and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and field tests.
• Hands-on work including soldering and debugging.

Skills

Designing electronic systems

Testing electronic hardware

Using PCB design tools (Altium)

Analog/digital circuits foundation

Comfortable with lab tools

Experience with embedded hardware

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Weapons & Drone Systems

Onsite | Great Neck, NY

Full-Time | U.S. Citizenship or ITAR Eligibility Required

Be part of a mission-driven team redefining autonomous defense.

Wild West Systems builds next-generation drones and munitions for America and her allies—fast, affordable, and superior by design.

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll help design, prototype, and deploy electronics for autonomous systems that change how the battlefield operates.

About Wild West Systems

Wild West Systems is a defense technology startup breaking conventions in autonomous edge defense through modular, AI‑powered weapon platforms—designed, built, and launched in the USA.

We arm the future warfighter with precision, affordability, and swagger. If you thrive on speed, grit, and purpose—welcome to the frontier.

Why This Role Matters

As an Electrical Engineer at Wild West Systems, you'll design the electronic backbone of our drone and munitions platforms—taking concepts from whiteboard to field‑ready systems. You'll work directly with seasoned engineers across hardware, software, and mechanics to bring ideas into reality.

You’ll be part of a small, fast team where every design, every wire, and every test matters.

What You’ll Do

• Electrical Design: Develop electronic systems from schematic to PCB layout and production release (Altium preferred).
• Prototype & Test: Support bring‑up and validation of boards, including signal integrity checks, power testing, and troubleshooting.
• Power Systems: Design and manage battery management, voltage regulation, and power distribution systems.
• Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system function.
• Documentation: Produce detailed schematics, BOMs, and test procedures for builds.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and field tests to refine performance and reliability.
• Hands‑On Work: Solder, wire, assemble, and debug—your designs don’t just live in CAD.

What You Bring

Required

• B.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience designing and testing electronic hardware
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium strongly preferred)
• Solid foundation in analog/digital circuits, grounding, and power integrity
• Comfortable with lab tools—oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, soldering equipment
• Familiar with embedded hardware (MCUs, sensors, CAN/SPI/I²C/UART comms)
• Thrives in high‑speed, hands‑on, high‑ownership environments
• U.S. citizen or ITAR‑compliant status (green card, refugee/asylee, or eligible authorization)

Preferred

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or robotics hardware design
• Knowledge of military standards (MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810)
• Exposure to motor drives, ignition systems, RF, or wireless links
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA and rugged design principles
• IPC‑related experience (IPC‑A-600, CID/CID+)
• Experience with field testing or manufacturing support

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mission That Matters: Build systems protecting America and her allies.
• True Ownership: Small team, direct impact, zero bureaucracy.
• Elite Benefits:
  • 100% coverage for employee health, dental, and vision
  • 90% coverage for spouse/family
• Culture of Action: Fast decisions, real results, no wasted time.

Additional Info

• Onsite position based in Great Neck, NY
• Must meet ITAR requirements
• Uses E‑Verify for work authorization
• No staffing agencies—direct applicants only
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year