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WindBorne Systems · 1 day ago

Embedded Electrical Engineer

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$100K/yr - $160K/yr

WindBorne Systems is focused on enhancing weather models through innovative smart weather balloons. They are seeking an Embedded Electrical Engineer to design, prototype, and test PCBs, develop firmware, and support flight operations while ensuring hardware reliability under extreme conditions.

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Hiring Manager
Alyssa Martinez
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Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and test PCBs for critical new flight and ground systems
Develop firmware for initial bringup of new boards and custom testing of existing boards
Troubleshoot and resolve (only the most pressing) issues on existing hardware
Conduct comprehensive bench and environmental testing to validate electrical systems under extreme conditions
Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration on a vehicle with about as many structural PCBs as custom 3D parts
Support flight operations with troubleshooting of deployed hardware via realtime telemetry
Coordinate PCBA manufacturing for both R&D and production

Qualification

Embedded circuit designTroubleshooting circuit boardsEmbedded firmware developmentPCB layoutCommunication protocolsLab equipment proficiencyInterest in physicsOut of the box solutionsRF system developmentPower management designSoldering 0402 components

Required

Strong fundamentals in embedded circuit and system design
Hands-on experience troubleshooting circuit boards and electronic assemblies
Proficiency with reading schematics and datasheets
Familiarity with embedded firmware development (C/C++)
Familiarity with common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)
Experience with PCB layout and design tools (we use Altium)
Comfort with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
Interest in the underlying physics
Being the type of person who enjoys applying increasingly cursed out of the box solutions in order to reduce part count and complexity

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
Interest in RF system development and antenna design
Deep knowledge of power management circuit design
Ability to solder 0402 components by hand without wanting to cry

Benefits

401(k)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% covered
Unlimited PTO
Incentive Stock Option Plan
Office food and beverages (minimum 2x catered lunches & dinners a week)

Company

WindBorne Systems

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WindBorne collects atmospheric data using smart weather balloons for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Stanford, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://windbornesystems.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$26M
Key Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKhosla VenturesFootwork
2024-12-10Series Unknown· $5M
2024-05-29Series A· $15M
2023-06-22Seed· $6M

Leadership Team

J
John Dean
Cofounder & CEO
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Andrey Sushko
Co-Founder and CTO
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