Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer is a full-time position that works closely with other members of the commercial drone department. The candidate will participate in the development of a unique prototype sUAS drone; refine electrical designs, document design, program flight controller and radio link components, 3-D manufacturing, plan test events, participate in live aircraft and sUAS testing and assist with other technically related responsibilities. The candidate will obtain a FAA Part 107 sUAS operator rating.
Responsibilities: The position will specifically be responsible for and desire experience related to the following:
- Design sUAS electrical components
- Create 3D models
- Manufacture sUAS electrical components
- Assemble sUAS prototypes
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, power, sensor and control subsystems into a sUAS system
- Plan and conduct laboratory, ground and flight tests of sUAS systems
- Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals and other technical documentation
- Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test or evaluate sUAS systems
- Contribute to risk/issue identification, mitigation development and resolution coordination
- Support production and quality assessments of pre-production and production subsystems
- Supporting conduct of project status reviews with the customer
- Providing input to monthly reports detailing contract activities
Skills: Candidate must be familiar with:
- 3D modeling/CAD
- Electrical circuit design
- Programming microcontrollers
- Configuration Management required attributes for the candidate include the following:
- Detailed oriented; able to analyze, translate, correlate and implement requirements from multiple systems and customers
- Proactive and knowledgeable individual who takes initiative to coordinate the resolution of complex integration problems
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Robotics Engineering, preferred. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field required.
Experience Requirements: Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience (including Industry, Government, or Active Duty Military experience). Prior experience with the following:
- Effective communicator, written and verbal
- Candidates must be creative problem solvers, innovative developers, and passionate about delivering outcomes to our customers.
- Analyzed technical information to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Program/Language/Computer experience - Knowledge in the following is desired: C/C++; C#; Java; use of GitHub; Arduino coding; programming ARM processors; Python, Fusion 360 and Linux
- Experience with RF systems and datalinks is highly desired.