Skyfront · 3 months ago
Electrical Engineer - Avionics and Sensor Payloads
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSkyfront is a manufacturer of the world's longest endurance drones, serving both commercial and defense applications. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and program avionics, collision avoidance, and sensor systems for their next generation of extreme endurance drones, which involves hands-on leadership in a challenging role.
AerospaceAutonomous VehiclesDronesRobotics
Responsibilities
Create new versions of autopilot and engine control unit designs
Create and integrate devices to detect and avoid obstacles
Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electromechanical system
Integrate sophisticated cameras and sensors
Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations
Responsible for solving complex product failures for improved product reliability and performance
Managing production runs of PCBs
Qualification
Required
Experience with Altium or equivalent PCB CAD package
Strong problem-solving skills
Troubleshooting electronic circuitry
Embedded C++
Preferred
Experience with Ardupilot or PX4 flight controller software
Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems
Benefits
Challenging problems and learning opportunities in a high-demand, growing field (UAVs / drones) and in a rapidly growing company
The opportunity to change the aviation industry, set records and push the boundaries of flight
Leadership opportunities
A meritocratic, yet collaborative work environment where excellence is recognized and rewarded
Competitive salary and equity package
Company
Skyfront
Skyfront builds extreme endurance, fully autonomous aircraft for public safety and commercial applications.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.72MKey Investors
Drone.VC
2020-03-25Series Unknown· $2.3M
2018-01-02Convertible Note· $0.15M
2017-12-01Seed· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Troy Mestler
CEO
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