Electrical Engineer - Embedded Hardware

RED CAT HOLDINGS•West Palm Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer I – Embedded Hardware will support the design, development, testing, and integration of embedded electronic systems for unmanned maritime and sensor platform applications. This role is part of a collaborative engineering team and contributes to delivering reliable, high-performance systems in demanding operational environments. This is a position suited for a motivated engineer who is eager to learn, hands-on, and capable of supporting technical efforts across multiple stages of development.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
Internship, academic project, or co-op experience in electronics design
Familiarity with embedded hardware systems
Interest in robotics, maritime systems, autonomous systems, or defense technologies
Strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment
Basic analog and digital circuit knowledge
Familiarity with PCB design tools
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, CAN, SPI, a I2C, or Ethernet
Basic soldering and hardware troubleshooting skills
Exposure to embedded systems or microcontrollers
Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Responsibilities

Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout using KiCad, Altium, Fusion 360, or similar ECAD tools
Support development of embedded electronics and interface boards
Assist with component selection, BOM generation, and documentation updates
Perform board bring-up, bench testing, and debugging activities
Support integration of sensors, GPS receivers, radios, Ethernet devices, and embedded computer systems
Assist with cable and connector verification
Participate in hardware design reviews and troubleshooting sessions
Support prototype assembly and lab testing
Document test results, configurations, and engineering changes
Assist with environmental and field-testing activities as needed