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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.\nResponsibilities\nContribute to the full PCBA design cycle (schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout) under the mentorship of senior engineers.\nAssemble, bring up, and perform functional verification of PCBs in the lab.\n\nConduct bench testing, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of electrical and embedded system issues.\n\nAssist in the development of hardware for power systems, avionics, and sensors.\n\nCreate and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, design notes, and board bring-up reports.\n\nWork closely with the Production team to bring designs from prototype design to our customers.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Software, and Flight Test) during system integration and field testing.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.\n0-2 years of professional experience (relevant internship or co-op experience strongly preferred).\n\nStrong foundational understanding of electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter).\n\nHands-on experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle).\n\nFamiliarity with Linux, embedded systems and C/C++ programming.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive, inquisitive attitude.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on experience from student design teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.).\n\nFamiliarity with motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters) or power electronics.\n\nExposure to safety-critical design principles or failure analysis (DFMEA).\n\nEagerness to learn and take ownership of small-to-medium-sized design tasks.\n\nWe 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.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n$83,000-$105,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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