The Job:
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression.
You’ll work cross-functionally with software engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable hardware solutions for firefighters.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5-7+ years of professional experience focused on electrical hardware design and development.
Proficient in schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad)
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation using lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter, etc)
Skilled in electrical component selection, evaluation, and BOM management
Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills
Preferred (but not required):
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Design experience with power electronics, motor control circuits, microcontrollers or microprocessors, and/or sensor integration
Strong interest in or experience with robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic systems
Experience in aviation, aerospace, or UAV industries
Familiarity with regulatory and environmental testing standards
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience
Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company's future
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Including medical, dental, and vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses
Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays
About Us
Seneca is building cutting-edge drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression, aiming to eliminate wildfire risk across 500 million acres of high-risk U.S. + allied territory. Backed by top-tier investors, including Convective Capital, Caffeinated Capital, First Round Capital, Slow Ventures, Nextview Ventures, Transition Capital, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, Roar Capital, Offline Ventures, and leaders from Palantir, Google, Meta, and many others. Founded by Stu Landesberg (former Founder & CEO of Grove Collaborative — IPO in 2022 at $1.7B) and fire industry experts, Seneca is a mission-driven company dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5-7+ years of professional experience focused on electrical hardware design and development
- Proficiency in schematic capture and multilayer PCB design using ECAD tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation using laboratory tools
- Experience with electrical component selection, evaluation, and BOM management
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Design experience with power electronics, motor control circuits, microcontrollers or microprocessors, and/or sensor integration
- Interest in or experience with robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic systems
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, or UAV industries
- Familiarity with regulatory and environmental testing standards
What We Do
Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company. We create autonomous drones and AI-driven software to support firefighters and protect the things we love. Our mission is to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres in the US and allied nations. We do so by building products that support the firefighter in use cases that were previously unsafe, inefficient, or impossible. We prioritize innovations that protect lives, property, and ecosystems. Our focus is on both initial attack operations and beneficial fire support to create a balanced wildland fire cycle over next the coming decades.
