Electrical Engineer

Rockstar is recruiting for a venture-backed Warfighter technology company focused on increasing the lethality and survivability of U.S. and allied Warfighters. The client builds LADRS (Laser Aiming & Drone Remote System), a solution to cognitive overload on the modern battlefield. This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a mission-driven team. About the Role The client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own PCB design for its innovative weapon-mounted remote control system, from schematic capture through fabrication, assembly, and test. The Electrical Engineer will design both analog and digital circuits and get hands-on with bring-up and debug on the bench. They will work alongside other engineers on the team throughout the process, from firmware and mechanical to RF layout support and testing. What the Electrical Engineer Will Do Owns the PCB layoutsDesigns analog and digital circuits for sensors, payload electronics, and communication modulesDesigns for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to support production-scale buildsMay work with PCB fabrication and contract assembly vendors: quoting, DFM reviews, issue resolutionDevelops and runs test procedures for board bring-up and validationSelects and integrates RF communication components; works with modulation/encoding schemes (e.g., FSK, LoRa)Builds, reworks, and debugs prototypes themselves: soldering, rework, bench instrumentation (scope, multimeter, spectrum analyzer)Collaborates with firmware and mechanical engineering on system-level integration Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing PCBs that shipped to production, including assembly and testProficiency in Altium Designer and/or KiCadStrong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit designWorking knowledge of RF communication techniques: FSK, LoRa, modulation, encoding/decodingAble to produce a complete, correct RF schematicHands-on lab experience: comfortable soldering, reworking boards, and debugging hardware themselvesBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Experience working with PCB fab/assembly vendorsExperience designing to military specifications (MIL-STD)Prior work with weapon-mounted devices/electronicsPrior work on small UAV, drone, or other size/weight/power-constrained electronicsExperience building RF transmitter/receiver modules for video transmissionPrior U.S. military service, especially in Army, Marine Corps, Airborne, Ranger, SOF units (or any other relevant units)Active or prior Secret clearance is a plus About the Client The client was forged from battlefield frustration: the technology built for the modern Warfighter kept creating the very problems it promised to solve.That's why the client built LADRS (Laser Aiming & Drone Remote System), its answer to one of the most dangerous problems on the modern battlefield: cognitive overload.The client is a venture-backed Warfighter technology company, and LADRS is just the start. Everything the client builds is aimed at giving U.S. and allied Warfighters an unfair & decisive edge. This is a ground-floor role for someone ready to grow with the company. Work Environment The client believes in the mission: increasing the lethality and survivability of U.S. and allied WarfightersBased at the client's offices in the Atlanta, GA metro areaOpen to local or relocating candidatesTravel 5%-10% CONUS/OCONUS to customer sites, exercises, and industry events Compensation Compensation reflects a range of factors including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs, and will be discussed during the interview process. Benefits & Perks Competitive pay and a real benefits packageComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansEquity grants for new hiresUnlimited PTOGenerous company holiday calendarFSAHSA ITAR Compliance To conform to U.S. Government defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Opportunity Statement The client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.