orb aerospaceEmeryville, CA
Principal Electrical Engineer
$90,000 - $130,000 per year
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Principal Electrical Engineer
orb aerospaceEmeryville, CA
yesterday
$90,000 - $130,000 per year
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component ManufacturingAircraft ManufacturingSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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Fall 2026 Start
90-130K Base + Options and Incentives
Join us in reindustrializing the Midwest and turning autonomous aircraft into on-demand infrastructure. Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications. Your Role at Orb:
Orb is building software-hardware-integrated air platforms. This position will lay out the electrical engineering architecture with considerations for mechanical, aero, and software engineering requirements.
One Sentence Job Description:
Architect, build, and test optimized and reliable electrical systems. Key ResponsiblitiesPCB Design and Integration powerhouse Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design High and Low Voltage Power Supply Thermal Management Sensor Integration and Signal Processing Manage Electro Magnetic Interference Uncderstanding Mechanical Integration Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness Hardware Testing
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience Experience with electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller, including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet)Strong Understanding of RF, Electro Magnetic Interference and Back EMFLithium Battery Management Systems Speed Controllers and Brushless DC Motors Sensor Interfacing and Sensor Fusion Wireless Communication Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independently Understanding and applying EMI, EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts to accomplish goals Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment Willingness to take on additional duties as required Options and Incentives We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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Lead
Salary
$90,000 - $130,000 per year
Location
Emeryville, CA
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Posted
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