Electrical Engineer

Lumenier/GetFPV • Palmetto, FL

9d

About The Position

The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which Lumenier is a key player. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware. This position requires a broad set of skills within the electrical engineering discipline.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Fusion 360 Electronics, or similar)
• Experience with power electronics (DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, battery-powered systems)
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
• Hands-on debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
• Understanding of signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Experience working with or integrating open-source flight control and robotics software stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
• Familiarity with firmware configuration, tuning, and hardware bring-up within these ecosystems
• Experience using tools such as Git for version control
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or hardware engineering
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment
• Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues in real-world conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Familiarity with ESCs, motor control, or high-current systems
• Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
• Prior experience supporting production scaling or field reliability
• Contributions to open-source robotics or flight control projects
• FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systems

Responsibilities

• Design and ship multi-layer PCBs
• Design from concept through schematic, layout, bring-up, and validation
• Work with manufacturing or contract manufacturers (DFM/DFT considerations)
• Work with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
• Interface hardware with embedded software environments (real-time systems, Linux-based systems, or RTOS)
• Contribute to or modify open-source codebases
• Support production scaling or field reliability
• Collaborate across hardware and firmware teams
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level