Lead Electrical Engineer

Darkhive, established in 2021, focuses on making robotics accessible for public safety and defense communities through low-cost, easy-to-use solutions.
San Antonio, TX, USA
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Robotics · AI

Description For Lead Electrical Engineer

Darkhive, established in 2021, is revolutionizing the robotics industry by making it accessible to public safety and defense communities. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing disposable sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) platforms that combine innovative design with practical engineering. The role demands expertise in electrical hardware engineering, with responsibilities spanning from prototyping to production. You'll work in a dynamic environment alongside U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, and robotics experts, contributing to rapid product development cycles. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including fully paid insurance and stock options. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in PCB design, power supply circuitry, and electromechanical systems. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in developing autonomous systems that enhance public safety and defense capabilities.

Last updated 25 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Create and refine the technology inside the sUAS designs
  • Provide expertise across a range of products to meet requirements and production needs
  • Conduct research, prototyping, testing, and validation
  • Support and lead rapid product development cycles with 6-week sprints
  • Test and debug electromechanical equipment
  • Provide innovative and cost effective solutions
  • Collaborate across multi-functional teams

Requirements For Lead Electrical Engineer

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in electrical commercial hardware engineering
  • 1+ year experience leading products
  • 7+ years of experience with manufacturing of medium-to-high quantities
  • 5+ years of experience with test equipment
  • Expert knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Experience with layouts for single board computers
  • 4+ years of experience with PCIE routing, MIPI, USB3, and Flexible PCBs
  • Knowledge of common interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
  • U.S. Citizenship

Benefits For Lead Electrical Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical plans with 2 plans 100% employer paid
  • 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
  • Automatic 401k employer contribution with immediate vesting
  • Unlimited vacation
  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Stock options
  • Welcoming and friendly work environment
  • Respect of work-life balance

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