Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering - Drone
Core
Lead the electrical design of drone platforms, covering power distribution, avionics, sensor systems, and wiring/harnesses from concept to production.
Role type
Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering (Drone)
Builds
Uncrewed aircraft platforms with integrated electrical systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Autonomous Systems
Required skills
Electrical hardware design, Power electronics, PCB layout, Schematic capture, Team leadership, Analog design, Digital interfaces, Validation & testing, Manufacturing engineering, Hardware troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Drone/UAS design, High-volume production, Real-time safety-critical systems, Altium Designer, Camera/display circuit design, High-power battery systems
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, SMPS, Linear regulation, SoCs, MCUs
Responsibilities
Build and lead a team of electrical engineers; Guide design of electrical schematics and PCB layouts; Oversee wire harness and cable routing design; Own design, analysis, and validation quality; Champion design for manufacturability and serviceability; Hire, mentor, and grow engineering talent; Partner cross-functionally with autonomy, mechanical, and flight test teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC manager
