Staff Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical EngineerTorrance, CA 90503Position SummaryFlightwave, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position as a full-time Staff Electrical Engineer. Flightwave is focused on creating world class system solutions serving a broad range of applications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We are working to deliver state-of-the-art, high quality, high performance robotic systems to address the growing applications in the drone industry.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with a cross-disciplinary team to breakdown product requirements into clear testable and traceable formal system and subsystem engineering requirementsEstimate the level of effort in engineering hours and total duration of all tasks for a project to support the project manager's schedulePerform trade studies to identify and downselect critical system components and technologiesServe as a subject-matter expert in at least three technologies critical to UAVsManage a system level electrical design with Application Processors and multiple microcontrollersLead a small team of engineers and integrate their designs into a working systemDevelop designs that pass electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulatory requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, FCC, CE)Implement design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) best practices and feedbackWrite and execute Engineering Verification Test (EVT) proceduresWork with in-house manufacturing team and contract manufacturers to define in-circuit tests (ICT) and functional circuit tests (FCT)Direct and review PCB layoutLead design reviews of the project and sign-off on design reviews for othersPerform PCB layout as needed and work with both internal and external layout resourcesMaintain an accurate electrical bill of materials (BOM) in the product lifecycle management (PLM) systemOther duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering11–15 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in electronics design, embedded systems, or aerospace/UAS sectorsIn-depth knowledge of high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB technologyProficiency in defining a PCB stackup that minimizes cost while still achieving excellent EMI/EMC performanceDetailed understanding of common high-speed serial communication busses (e.g., USB2/3, MIPI D-PHY, MIPI M-PHY, PCIe, Ethernet)Thorough understanding of Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) design principlesProficiency with a SPICE-based circuit simulator or a signal/power integrity design tool (SI/PI)Solid understanding electrical signal propagationGood working knowledge of all key drone technologies with expert level experience in at least three (e.g., Brushless DC Motor Drive, Inertial sensors, GPS, Lithium-Ion batteries, Camera Interfaces, Radio modules)Proficiency in use of laboratory test equipmentExcellent communication skills in writing reports and corresponding with manufacturersProficiency in Altium DesignerWorking understanding of Agile and Waterfall design and development methodologiesPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, conducting design reviews, or participating in team meetings.Manual dexterity and visual acuity required to operate computers, electronic testing equipment, and precision lab tools.Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds, including test rigs, tools, and small assemblies.Must be able to navigate between lab, office, and manufacturing environments, including occasional use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, or ESD-safe gear.Occasional crouching, bending, or reaching during hands-on work with test fixtures, prototype systems, or in-lab PCB/debug tasks.Capability to observe and interpret technical schematics, displays, and test results, including small text and fine detail.Must be comfortable using a variety of lab-based equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.Background CheckThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization DisclosureRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.Compensation: Salary range 176K-205k plus generous annual equity package, potential bonuses and company benefits