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Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Systems - Power / RF

US Citizen or Permanent Resident 

In-Person 

Starts Immediately 


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.


Key Responsiblities
  • Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design.
  • High and Low Voltage Power Supply.
  • RF Antenna Design and/or Selection.
  • Thermal Management.
  • Sensor Integration and Signal Processing.
  • Manage Electro Magnetic Interference.
  • PCB Design and Mechanical Integration.
  • Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness.
  • Hardware Testing.


Desired Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters 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.


$90,000 - $140,000 a year
+ Options and Incentives

About Orb Aerospace: Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that’s never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies.“Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the- future we know is possible and want to live in.   


About Node One: Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world’s hardest problems through a new kind of aviation - Orb’s live-work-fly R&D HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we’ll use to reach every village on the planet.  


We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you’ve been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history. 


Orb Employees Are: 

High Agency and Biased Towards Action 

Have a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing Projects 

Thrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined Problems 

Are Curious and Continue Learning 

Have Integrity and a Desire to Serve Others 


Standard Benefits Package:  

Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and vision 

$500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family 

Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance 

Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match 


Perks:  

Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings 

Support for Continuing Education 

Annual Customer Demos all over the World 

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