Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer

As Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer at Dedrone, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our electrical engineering team's capabilities in electrical design. Your expertise will reinforce our dedication to excellence and keep our technologies at the forefront of the airspace security sector. Responsibilities Architect and design complex digital/analog electrical systems with a focus on modularity, performance, and ruggedization. Lead the end‑to‑end design of scalable hardware platforms, integrating high‑speed digital processing, analog sensor interfaces, and robust power delivery architectures for counter UAS systems. Design and implement FPGA based circuitry, memory architectures, and high speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SerDes, JESD204B/C). Architect, design and validate AC/DC and DC/DC power supply topologies across varying power levels to support field deployable cUAS systems. Conduct electrical analysis including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal considerations and reliability testing. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (RF, software, mechanical) to deliver fully integrated systems. Oversee transition from prototype to production, working closely with manufacturing partners to ensure scalability, quality, and compliance (UL, MIL‑STD‑461/810/1275). Lead electrical validation and bring‑up efforts, including Design Verification Testing (DVT). Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring design meets performance reliability and design requirements. Rigorously document and manage electrical design specifications, BOMs, test reports, and compliance reports. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Proven experience in developing custom electronics, including schematic capture, multilayer PCB design, and component selection. Demonstrated track record of taking designs from concept through production, with a focus on performance, reliability, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Portfolio of successful hardware projects. Expertise in schematic design, layout, and simulation for PCBs, including experience with Altium Designer or similar CAD tools. Strong background in testing and qualification of electronics, ensuring products meet industry standards for quality and safety. Strong understanding of MIL‑STD‑810 for environmental durability and MIL‑STD‑461 for EMI/EMC compliance. U.S. citizenship required. Experience with PCB/PCBA production, wire harnesses, assembly, and test processes and knowledge of DFM techniques. Exceptional problem‑solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Ability to collaborate independently and in team settings. Work Location This role is based out of our Sterling Office and follows a hybrid schedule. Team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless approved with a workplace accommodation. Benefits Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Snacks in our offices Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent—regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances—and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Important: the job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr