Associate Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 18, 2026. Pyka scores B on the Alion truth index.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of critical electrical subsystems for our autonomous electric aircraft. You will work under the mentorship of senior engineers, applying your foundational knowledge to real-world challenges while gaining deeper expertise in power electronics, embedded systems, and flight hardware.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the full PCBA design cycle (schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout) under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Assemble, bring up, and perform functional verification of PCBs in the lab.
Conduct bench testing, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of electrical and embedded system issues.
Assist in the development of hardware for power systems, avionics, and sensors.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, design notes, and board bring-up reports.
Work closely with the Production team to bring designs from prototype design to our customers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Software, and Flight Test) during system integration and field testing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
0-2 years of professional experience (relevant internship or co-op experience strongly preferred).
Strong foundational understanding of electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter).
Hands-on experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle).
Familiarity with Linux, embedded systems and C/C++ programming.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, inquisitive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience from student design teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.).
Familiarity with motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters) or power electronics.
Exposure to safety-critical design principles or failure analysis (DFMEA).
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of small-to-medium-sized design tasks.
We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
Compensation and Benefits
- $83,000-$105,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks