The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will architect and test electrical systems, manage PCB design, and integrate mechanical and software requirements for autonomous aircraft.
Summary Generated by Built In
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
In-Person
Fall 2026 Start
90-130K Base+ Options and Incentives
Join 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 Responsiblities
- PCB Design and Integration powerhouse.
- Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design.
- High and Low Voltage Power Supply.
- Thermal Management.
- Sensor Integration and Signal Processing.
- Manage Electro Magnetic Interference.
- Uncderstanding Mechanical Integration.
- Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness.
- Hardware Testing.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Experience 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 Systems
- Speed Controllers and Brushless DC Motors
- Sensor Interfacing and Sensor Fusion
- Wireless Communication
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independently.
- Understanding and applying EMI, EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts to accomplish goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to take on additional duties as required.
- If you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller
- Strong Understanding of RF, Electro Magnetic Interference and Back EMF
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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The Company
What We Do
Turning diesel fuel into globally decentralized infrastructure. Less like the flying taxies, more like the flying cowboys. Accessible aviation for all mankind.
