Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & Power Systems

About the role

The Electrical Engineer – UAV Avionics & Power Systems will design, develop, and integrate all electrical and electronic systems for LiquidPiston-powered aerial platforms. This role combines power electronics, avionics integration, embedded controls, and aerospace-grade reliability engineering. The candidate will work closely with propulsion, airframe, and flight-control teams to deliver certifiable, high-performance electrical architectures that enable longer endurance, heavier payloads, and mission-critical reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate engine control units (ECUs), power distribution, and avionics
• Interfaces for hybrid-electric and conventional UAV propulsion systems
• Design and develop the electronic control system architecture for UAV propulsion and flight control systems
• Integrate and configure flight controllers and engine control units with onboard avionics, sensors, and communication modules
• Develop and implement embedded software/firmware for control, safety, and telemetry functions
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure seamless integration of electronics, software, and mechanical components
• Support testing, debugging, and validation of integrated electromechanical UAV systems
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet system-level performance and reliability goals
• Document system design, software and hardware interfaces, and integration processes

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field
• Must be a US person
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace electrical/electronics design (UAV, eVTOL, general aviation, or defense programs preferred)
• Proven track record designing flight-critical or safety-critical electronics (redundancy, voting, dissimilar systems a plus)
• Expertise with electromechanical systems, sensors, communication protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, MAVLink, I2C), and PCB design
• Familiarity with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink Embedded Coder) and HIL testing a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to take electronics from concept through flight-test and into production or certification
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment typical of aerospace startups

Qualifications

• Flexible PTO: Encouraged to rest and recharge
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Equity Participation: Permanent employees receive RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
• 401(k) Match: 100% matching up to 3% of salary, then 50% of contributions between 3-5%

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Health & Wellness benefits
• Equity Participation
• 401(k) match

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, five days per week.