Principal Electrical Engineer
US Citizen or Permanent ResidentIn-PersonStarts Immediately90-130K Base+ Options and IncentivesJoin 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 SupplyThermal ManagementSensor Integration and Signal ProcessingManage Electro Magnetic InterferenceUncderstanding Mechanical IntegrationMaterials Sourcing and Supply Chain AwarenessHardware TestingDesired Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience 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 EMF Lithium Battery Management SystemsSpeed Controllers and Brushless DC MotorsSensor Interfacing and Sensor FusionWireless CommunicationProficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independentlyUnderstanding and applying EMI, EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts to accomplish goalsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environmentWillingness to take on additional duties as requiredIf you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to applyAbout Orb Aerospace: Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that’s never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies.“Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the- future we know is possible and want to live in.About Node One: Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world’s hardest problems through a new kind of aviation - Orb’s live-work-fly R&D HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we’ll use to reach every village on the planet.We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you’ve been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history.Orb Employees Are:High Agency and Biased Towards ActionHave a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing ProjectsThrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined ProblemsAre Curious and Continue LearningHave Integrity and a Desire to Serve OthersStandard Benefits Package: Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and vision$500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/familyMedical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life InsuranceOpt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer MatchPerks: Support in Getting your Pilots License and RatingsSupport for Continuing EducationAnnual Customer Demos all over the WorldWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Options and Incentives