Confident Staffing Inc · 5 months ago
Drone Battery Design Engineer – Defense
Woodridge, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expConfident Staffing is a recruiting firm specializing in connecting engineers with exceptional career opportunities. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of high-performance battery systems for military applications, emphasizing end-to-end product innovation and customer collaboration.
CRMHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the entire design lifecycle: from concept, design, and layout, through prototyping, testing, and release to production
Serve as the lead electrical engineer on high-stakes drone battery development projects
Partner with customers to define requirements and translate them into functional, manufacturable designs
Develop custom battery packs and power supplies, ensuring optimal size, weight, performance, and reliability for defense-grade applications
Perform schematic capture and full PCB layout — no handoffs; this is a hands-on engineering role
Mentor junior team members and support their technical growth
Conduct simulations, circuit analysis, and performance evaluations
Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and reports for both internal and external use
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in power systems or battery-based electrical design
Proven success in new product development, especially with battery systems, chargers, or power supply electronics
Deep understanding of digital and analog circuit design, EMI/EMC, and power distribution architectures
Strong hands-on skills in circuit board layout — ideally in Altium, but other tools may be considered
Ability to lead and manage full project cycles without micromanagement
Direct experience working with military-grade or medical-grade electronics is highly preferred
Excellent communication skills and confidence in working directly with customers to define and refine product requirements
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (required due to ITAR regulations)
Preferred
Designing or working on wearable battery systems or drone power systems
Comfortable working on classified or ITAR-compliant projects
Experience with protocols like I2C, SPI, RS-232, USB, Ethernet
Prior experience in military or defense contracting environments
Strong grasp of DC power electronics, redundancy systems, and high-reliability design principles
Company
Confident Staffing Inc
We provide staffing services in Oregon and Washington and Direct Hire services nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Morrison-Stoney
CEO/President
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