Principal Electrical Engineer

Job description

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.