WingXpand · 6 days ago
Senior - Principal Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWingXpand is a rapidly growing startup focused on autonomous systems, developing innovative drone technologies. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to lead hardware development efforts and mentor future hardware teams as the company scales.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
End-to-End Hardware Design: Lead and execute all phases of new hardware development, including component selection, cost of goods (COGs) budgeting, PCB layout, assembly, new board bring-up, and authoring core drivers and firmware
Battery Management Expertise: Design, implement, and support robust battery management systems for a range of power requirements (from milliamp to 100+ Amp systems)
Embedded Communications Mastery: Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in modern embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and CAN
Full Development Lifecycle Leadership: Take ownership of greenfield designs from initial requirements gathering and customer interaction through to final verification and validation
Microcontroller Proficiency: Possess expert-level experience working with microcontrollers, with familiarity with the STM32 family being a significant advantage
Embedded Networking (Desirable): Experience with modern embedded mesh network technologies and chips
Language Agility: Be comfortable working with a variety of programming languages, including C, C++, and Python, on a regular basis
Hands-on Execution: Be prepared to actively participate in the building and testing of embedded hardware and software on a daily basis
Qualification
Required
10+ years of proven and substantial experience as a Principal-level Electrical Engineer with a strong and demonstrable history of successful hands-on embedded product development
Demonstrated ability to independently lead technical projects from inception to completion and effectively guide junior engineers
Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle complex engineering challenges
Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within the team and with stakeholders
A proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability is essential
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Preferred
Experience with autonomous systems, flying drones, computer vision, and machine learning subsystems
Experience with modern embedded mesh network technologies and chips
Part 107 certification or experience flying drones
Proficiency in hardware design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB, etc.)
Proven track record in designing electrical systems from prototypes, low-rate to high-volume manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with assembly techniques, soldering, and prototype development
Strong communication skills, capable of leading projects and collaborating with teams across disciplines
Benefits
The possibility of WingXpand stock options
Advancement opportunities as the company expands
Company
WingXpand
WingXpand is a U.S. aerospace and AI software company that is expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Techstars
2022-09-19Undisclosed
Leadership Team
James Barbieri
CEO & Co-Founder
Michelle Madaras
President & Co-Founder
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