Senior Electrical Engineer, Drone
Core
Design high-voltage power systems (battery packs, distribution, conversion) for autonomous uncrewed aircraft to ensure flight time, performance, and safety.
Role type
Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)
Builds
Uncrewed aircraft power systems and autonomy infrastructure
Domain
Defense/Aerospace + High-Voltage Power Electronics
Required skills
High-voltage battery pack and BMS integration, HV distribution architecture (contactors, fusing, isolation), HV safety architecture (HVIL, E-stop, lockout/tagout), Power conversion (DC-DC, inverters, OBC), CAN/J1939 network architecture, Supplier management, System-level analysis (MATLAB/Simulink/Python), MIL-STD compliance
Preferred skills
ISO 26262 functional safety, Thermal management packaging
Technologies
Vector CANoe, PCAN, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, HV lab test equipment
Responsibilities
Own power system architecture and electrical requirements across HV and LV domains; Lead HV domain design including battery pack, BMS, and HV distribution; Own HV safety architecture and lead hazard analysis; Lead LV domain design for power management; Define CAN/J1939 network architecture; Lead supplier engagement from RFI to production; Collaborate on thermal management and subsystem interfaces; Produce design documentation (schematics, ICDs, harness drawings).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
