Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical (R5116)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Temporary benefits package after 60 days

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design of advanced electrical systems for autonomous aircraft. You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to create innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and a proven ability to drive projects to successful outcomes. The position offers a competitive compensation package plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven track record of completing product design cycles in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a S/SAR level security clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead circuit design and subsystem design for next-generation aircraft.
• Support design and integration of complex embedded systems.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Circuit design and sub-system design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Help build the technology behind the next generation of autonomous aircraft. In this role, you will lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems, working across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions from concept through production.

What you'll do

• Lead circuit design and sub-system design for our next generation aircraft and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (FPGAs, power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.)
• Support the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors which enable aircraft autonomy and AI
• Help define technical product requirements and features
• Lead and mentor teammates working on the same project
• Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)
• Manage your project timelines and deliverables
• Conduct and attend cross‑functional design reviews
• Work closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle
• Provide feedback to other teams where applicable
• Help develop automated test solutions
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience
• You have 8+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer
• Strong technical fundamentals
• Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving EE, ME, and SW engineering
• Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomes
• A track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability
• Ability to obtain a S/SAR level security clearance desired

Compensation

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity. Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment). Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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