Electrical Engineer (Generalist)
Pyka
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Posted:
July 6, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
Pyka is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team and contribute to various hardware projects. The role involves system and component level design and testing across a range of subsystems. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a small team will excel in this position. Pyka is a company focused on developing autonomous electric aviation technology for various industries, starting with agricultural services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a positive impact on people's lives.
Responsibilities
- Develop complex electrical subsystems involving FPGA, power, analog, and sensor integrations
- Complete the entire PCBA design cycle including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
- Test and validate subsystems to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams (Mechanical Engineering, Software, and Flight Testing) on aircraft integration and system level testing
- Occasional travel (approximately one week every 1-2 months) to customer sites to support new aircraft deployments or EE subsystem debugging
- Write design and testing documents
Requirements
- Develop complex electrical subsystems involving FPGA, power, analog, and sensor integrations
- Complete the entire PCBA design cycle including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
- Test and validate subsystems to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams (Mechanical Engineering, Software, and Flight Testing) on aircraft integration and system level testing
- Occasional travel (approximately one week every 1-2 months) to customer sites to support new aircraft deployments or EE subsystem debugging
- Write design and testing documents
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience designing and testing (low to medium speed) FPGA and microprocessor based circuitry and interfaces to various peripherals
- Experience designing power electronics systems such as DC-DC converters, BMSs, and motor controllers
- Experience designing safety critical systems, considering system redundancy as well as failure mode analysis
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA with employer matching
- 401(k)
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks