Electrical Engineer (Launcher)
Core
Designing and shipping complex PCBs for field-deployable autonomous drone launchers, integrating power conversion, energy management, control, and communication interfaces optimized for cost at volume.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (power electronics & mixed-signal)
Builds
Field-deployable drone launchers with integrated electronics
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
PCB schematic and layout design, Power electronics design (DC/DC conversion, protection, thermal budgets), Thermal regulation, Mixed-signal design, Hardware bring-up and debug, DFM/DFA, Component selection and BOM management
Preferred skills
Power over Ethernet (PoE), Lightning and surge protection experience, Outdoor-deployed equipment experience
Technologies
Altium Designer, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet, Oscilloscopes, Power bench equipment
Responsibilities
Design complete schematics for mixed-signal and power boards, Perform or lead PCB placement and routing with attention to signal integrity and EMC, Define and validate power architecture and thermal strategy, Ensure electronics withstand outdoor deployment conditions, Select components and drive BOM cost reduction, Lead board bring-up and debug, Address EMC challenges and ensure electrical safety, Work closely with embedded software to define interfaces, Ensure seamless PCB integration into mechanical enclosures, Qualify PCB manufacturers and support NPI transitions, Maintain schematics, layout files, and test procedures